San Jose Sharks at Florida Panthers
NHL game between the San Jose Sharks and the Florida Panthers on Jan 20, 2026. Final score: San Jose Sharks 4, Florida Panthers 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Venue | Amerant Bank Arena |
| San Jose Sharks score | 4 |
| Florida Panthers score | 1 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Igor Chernyshov | L | 0 | 2 | 3 | 13:10 | 0.33 | 1.38 |
| 2nd | Michael Misa | C | 0 | 2 | 3 | 11:17 | 0.08 | 1.28 |
| 3rd | Barclay Goodrow | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 13:14 | 0.81 | 1.00 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (San Jose Sharks–Florida Panthers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 00:50 | SJS | Will Smith | Timothy Liljegren, Alexander Wennberg | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 02:41 | SJS | Vincent Desharnais | Igor Chernyshov, Michael Misa | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 06:12 | SJS | Mario Ferraro | Igor Chernyshov, Michael Misa | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 3rd 00:43 | FLA | Eetu Luostarinen | Aaron Ekblad | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 17:21 | SJS | Barclay Goodrow | — | 6v5 | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| San Jose Sharks | Florida Panthers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.52 | 3.02 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 44.6% | 55.4% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 49.2% | 50.8% |
| Hits | 28 | 22 |
| Blocks | 19 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 5 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Igor Chernyshov | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13:10 | 0.33 | 1.38 |
| Michael Misa | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11:17 | 0.08 | 1.28 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:14 | 0.81 | 1.00 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 23:44 | 0.26 | 0.95 |
| Will Smith | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:45 | 0.44 | 0.75 |
| Timothy Liljegren | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:50 | 0.03 | 0.74 |
| Vincent Desharnais | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:59 | 0.28 | 0.65 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:03 | 0.18 | 0.64 |
| John Klingberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:03 | 0.07 | 0.25 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:38 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:25 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:10 | 0.24 | 0.15 |
| Ryan Reaves | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:57 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:59 | 0.31 | 0.00 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:20 | 0.31 | -0.05 |
| William Eklund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:37 | 0.58 | -0.10 |
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:57 | 0.20 | -0.10 |
| Pavol Regenda | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:21 | 0.10 | -0.25 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:29 | 0.01 | 0.84 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:28 | 0.19 | 0.80 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:10 | 0.04 | 0.20 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:01 | 0.21 | 0.15 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11:00 | 0.71 | 0.05 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26:32 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:06 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| Sandis Vilmanis | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:46 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Jeff Petry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:12 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Tobias Bjornfot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:33 | 0.24 | 0.05 |
| Sam Reinhart | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:40 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:36 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:22 | 0.27 | 0.00 |
| Cole Schwindt | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:55 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Anton Lundell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 19:44 | 0.41 | -0.05 |
| Uvis Balinskis | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:07 | 0.12 | -0.10 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:58 | 0.25 | -0.15 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:55 | 0.01 | -0.25 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Nedeljkovic | San Jose Sharks | 35 | 36 | 97.2% | 2.37 | W |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | Florida Panthers | 24 | 27 | 88.9% | 0.34 | L |
Analysis
The San Jose Sharks defeated the Florida Panthers 4–1 on Jan 20, 2026.
Florida Panthers generated 3.02 expected goals to San Jose Sharks's 4.52 — the run of play matched the result, with San Jose Sharks earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Igor Chernyshov led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.38 on 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 35 of 36, worth 2.37 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the San Jose Sharks vs Florida Panthers game?
The San Jose Sharks beat the Florida Panthers 4–1 on Jan 20, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was San Jose Sharks 4, Florida Panthers 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Igor Chernyshov led all skaters at 1.38, on 0G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Florida Panthers generated 3.02 expected goals and San Jose Sharks generated 4.52, so San Jose Sharks created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
San Jose Sharks put 28 shots on goal and Florida Panthers put 36. High-danger chances went 10 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 35 of 36 (2.37 goals saved above expected); Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 24 of 27 (0.34 goals saved above expected).