New York Rangers at San Jose Sharks
NHL game between the New York Rangers and the San Jose Sharks on Jan 23, 2026. Final score: New York Rangers 1, San Jose Sharks 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Venue | SAP Center at San Jose |
| New York Rangers score | 1 |
| San Jose Sharks score | 3 |
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 | Macklin Celebrini | C | 2 | 0 | 4 | 24:36 | 1.21 | 1.35 |
| 2nd | Michael Misa | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:28 | 0.21 | 1.35 |
| 3rd | Pavol Regenda | L | 1 | 0 | 3 | 18:55 | 0.91 | 1.31 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Rangers–San Jose Sharks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:09 | SJS | Macklin Celebrini | Tyler Toffoli, Will Smith | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 03:08 | SJS | Pavol Regenda | Michael Misa, Collin Graf | 5v4 | 0–2 |
| 1st 07:37 | SJS | Macklin Celebrini | Will Smith, Collin Graf | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 1st 12:50 | NYR | Sam Carrick | Taylor Raddysh, Anton Blidh | 5v5 | 1–3 |
Team Comparison
| New York Rangers | San Jose Sharks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.57 | 3.66 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 52.4% | 47.6% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 2/7 |
| Faceoff % | 56.9% | 43.1% |
| Hits | 18 | 14 |
| Blocks | 11 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 5 |
New York Rangers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Carrick | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:07 | 0.28 | 1.13 |
| Taylor Raddysh | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8:24 | 0.07 | 1.02 |
| Anton Blidh | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6:14 | 0.20 | 0.89 |
| Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:46 | 0.00 | 0.33 |
| Gabe Perreault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:40 | 0.49 | 0.20 |
| Brennan Othmann | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:01 | 0.13 | 0.19 |
| Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 28:02 | 0.04 | 0.19 |
| J.T. Miller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:49 | 0.29 | 0.02 |
| Carson Soucy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:50 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Mika Zibanejad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 23:12 | 0.20 | -0.13 |
| Noah Laba | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:06 | 0.00 | -0.16 |
| Alexis Lafrenière | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:20 | 0.23 | -0.20 |
| Will Borgen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:19 | 0.02 | -0.22 |
| Will Cuylle | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:12 | 0.24 | -0.24 |
| Scott Morrow | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:11 | 0.03 | -0.44 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:10 | 0.56 | -0.44 |
| Vincent Trocheck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:19 | 0.27 | -0.45 |
| Matthew Robertson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:45 | 0.01 | -1.03 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 24:36 | 1.21 | 1.35 |
| Michael Misa | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:28 | 0.21 | 1.35 |
| Pavol Regenda | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:55 | 0.91 | 1.31 |
| Timothy Liljegren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:41 | 0.04 | 1.31 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:51 | 0.03 | 1.29 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16:11 | 0.53 | 1.24 |
| Will Smith | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20:03 | 0.19 | 1.16 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 19:13 | 0.03 | 0.91 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:31 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Ryan Reaves | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3:56 | 0.07 | 0.26 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:07 | 0.02 | 0.25 |
| William Eklund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:10 | 0.06 | 0.24 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:28 | 0.24 | 0.24 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:51 | 0.24 | 0.20 |
| Vincent Desharnais | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:35 | 0.05 | 0.07 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:18 | 0.15 | 0.07 |
| John Klingberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:26 | 0.17 | -0.79 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:40 | 0.04 | -0.87 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Martin | New York Rangers | 29 | 32 | 90.3% | 1.18 | L |
| Alex Nedeljkovic | San Jose Sharks | 28 | 29 | 96.6% | 2.07 | W |
Analysis
The San Jose Sharks defeated the New York Rangers 3–1 on Jan 23, 2026.
San Jose Sharks generated 3.66 expected goals to New York Rangers's 3.57 — the run of play matched the result, with San Jose Sharks earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Macklin Celebrini led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.35 on 2 goals, 4 shots on goal.
Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 28 of 29, worth 2.07 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Rangers vs San Jose Sharks game?
The San Jose Sharks beat the New York Rangers 3–1 on Jan 23, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was San Jose Sharks 3, New York Rangers 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Macklin Celebrini led all skaters at 1.35, on 2G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
San Jose Sharks generated 3.66 expected goals and New York Rangers generated 3.57, so San Jose Sharks created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New York Rangers put 29 shots on goal and San Jose Sharks put 31. High-danger chances went 12 to 17.
How did the goaltenders play?
Spencer Martin stopped 29 of 32 (1.18 goals saved above expected); Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 28 of 29 (2.07 goals saved above expected).