San Jose Sharks at Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL game between the San Jose Sharks and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Jan 21, 2026. Final score: San Jose Sharks 1, Tampa Bay Lightning 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena |
| San Jose Sharks score | 1 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning score | 4 |
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 | Brandon Hagel | L | 2 | 1 | 5 | 18:50 | 1.13 | 2.34 |
| 2nd | Nikita Kucherov | R | 0 | 3 | 0 | 18:00 | 0.05 | 1.92 |
| 3rd | Anthony Cirelli | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:22 | 0.13 | 1.39 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (San Jose Sharks–Tampa Bay Lightning) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 14:37 | SJS | Tyler Toffoli | William Eklund, Alexander Wennberg | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 15:10 | TBL | Brandon Hagel | Anthony Cirelli, Nikita Kucherov | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 01:49 | TBL | Anthony Cirelli | Brandon Hagel, Nikita Kucherov | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 03:17 | TBL | Jake Guentzel | Dominic James, Gage Goncalves | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 17:41 | TBL | Brandon Hagel | Jake Guentzel, Nikita Kucherov | 5v6 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| San Jose Sharks | Tampa Bay Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 20 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.14 | 3.20 |
| High-danger shots | 8 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 40.4% | 59.6% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 56.0% | 44.0% |
| Hits | 29 | 13 |
| Blocks | 18 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 1 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:54 | 0.18 | 1.10 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:11 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| William Eklund | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:14 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:32 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:13 | 0.13 | 0.30 |
| Vincent Desharnais | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:09 | 0.01 | 0.25 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:02 | 0.04 | 0.25 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:56 | 0.10 | 0.15 |
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19:00 | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Ryan Reaves | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:19 | 0.11 | 0.05 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:27 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Michael Misa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:36 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Pavol Regenda | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:56 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:07 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:37 | 0.16 | 0.00 |
| John Klingberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:39 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Timothy Liljegren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:15 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Will Smith | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:21 | 0.08 | -0.05 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Hagel | L | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 18:50 | 1.13 | 2.34 |
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 18:00 | 0.05 | 1.92 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13:22 | 0.13 | 1.39 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16:00 | 0.44 | 1.39 |
| Gage Goncalves | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:31 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Dominic James | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14:15 | 0.47 | 0.54 |
| Erik Cernak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:45 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:34 | 0.11 | 0.15 |
| Declan Carlile | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:38 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Jack Finley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:21 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:44 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Max Crozier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:06 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:59 | 0.12 | 0.05 |
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:03 | 0.36 | 0.00 |
| Nick Paul | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:24 | 0.34 | 0.00 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:44 | 0.12 | 0.00 |
| Yanni Gourde | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:38 | 0.23 | -0.05 |
| Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:06 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaroslav Askarov | San Jose Sharks | 16 | 19 | 84.2% | 0.22 | L |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | Tampa Bay Lightning | 22 | 23 | 95.7% | 0.04 | W |
Analysis
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the San Jose Sharks 4–1 on Jan 21, 2026.
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 3.2 expected goals to San Jose Sharks's 1.14 — the run of play matched the result, with Tampa Bay Lightning earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Brandon Hagel led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.34 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 5 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the San Jose Sharks vs Tampa Bay Lightning game?
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the San Jose Sharks 4–1 on Jan 21, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Tampa Bay Lightning 4, San Jose Sharks 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Brandon Hagel led all skaters at 2.34, on 2G, 1A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 3.2 expected goals and San Jose Sharks generated 1.14, so Tampa Bay Lightning created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
San Jose Sharks put 23 shots on goal and Tampa Bay Lightning put 20. High-danger chances went 8 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Yaroslav Askarov stopped 16 of 19 (0.22 goals saved above expected); Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 22 of 23 (0.04 goals saved above expected).