San Jose Sharks at Vancouver Canucks
NHL game between the San Jose Sharks and the Vancouver Canucks on Jan 27, 2026. Final score: San Jose Sharks 5, Vancouver Canucks 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Venue | Rogers Arena |
| San Jose Sharks score | 5 |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 2 |
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 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 17:38 | 0.35 | 3.03 |
| 2nd | Will Smith | C | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17:30 | 0.19 | 2.36 |
| 3rd | Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 19:13 | 0.03 | 1.94 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (San Jose Sharks–Vancouver Canucks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:15 | VAN | Tom Willander | Elias Pettersson, Jake DeBrusk | 4v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 01:51 | SJS | Macklin Celebrini | Will Smith, Sam Dickinson | 4v4 | 1–1 |
| 1st 04:43 | SJS | Adam Gaudette | William Eklund, Macklin Celebrini | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 1st 05:55 | SJS | Tyler Toffoli | Alexander Wennberg, Sam Dickinson | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 09:07 | SJS | Will Smith | John Klingberg, Macklin Celebrini | 4v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 00:28 | SJS | John Klingberg | Will Smith, Macklin Celebrini | 3v5 | 5–1 |
| 3rd 09:15 | VAN | Filip Hronek | Elias Pettersson, Jake DeBrusk | 5v4 | 5–2 |
Team Comparison
| San Jose Sharks | Vancouver Canucks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 33 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.17 | 3.27 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 5 |
| Corsi % | 58.8% | 41.2% |
| Power play | 2/4 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 37.1% | 62.9% |
| Hits | 17 | 30 |
| Blocks | 12 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 7 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 17:38 | 0.35 | 3.03 |
| Will Smith | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 17:30 | 0.19 | 2.36 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 19:13 | 0.03 | 1.94 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:38 | 0.02 | 1.63 |
| Timothy Liljegren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:21 | 0.11 | 1.58 |
| William Eklund | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:15 | 0.10 | 1.52 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:21 | 0.27 | 1.31 |
| John Klingberg | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 19:40 | 0.13 | 0.82 |
| Vincent Desharnais | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:07 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 13:55 | 0.52 | 0.72 |
| Michael Misa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:17 | 0.13 | 0.58 |
| Ryan Reaves | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:21 | 0.29 | 0.48 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:06 | 0.40 | 0.47 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:16 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:50 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| Pavol Regenda | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:50 | 0.05 | 0.25 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:52 | 0.08 | 0.17 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:25 | 0.03 | -0.42 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17:18 | 0.61 | 0.78 |
| Nils Hoglander | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:05 | 0.02 | 0.57 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:54 | 0.00 | 0.38 |
| Victor Mancini | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:35 | 0.01 | 0.38 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 18:10 | 0.15 | 0.32 |
| Teddy Blueger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:36 | 0.13 | 0.21 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:33 | 0.21 | 0.13 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:23 | 0.09 | 0.01 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 23:39 | 0.23 | 0.01 |
| Jonathan Lekkerimäki | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:05 | 0.81 | -0.00 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:05 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:23 | 0.06 | -0.05 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:08 | 0.30 | -0.22 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:20 | 0.03 | -0.25 |
| Tom Willander | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:35 | 0.05 | -0.31 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:41 | 0.00 | -0.37 |
| Evander Kane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:24 | 0.02 | -0.69 |
| Filip Chytil | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:14 | 0.21 | -0.76 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaroslav Askarov | San Jose Sharks | 23 | 25 | 92.0% | 1.23 | W |
| Nikita Tolopilo | Vancouver Canucks | 25 | 27 | 92.6% | 1.07 | |
| Kevin Lankinen | Vancouver Canucks | 3 | 6 | 50.0% | -2.46 | L |
Analysis
The San Jose Sharks defeated the Vancouver Canucks 5–2 on Jan 27, 2026.
Vancouver Canucks generated 3.27 expected goals to San Jose Sharks's 3.17 — Vancouver Canucks owned the better of the chances but San Jose Sharks took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Macklin Celebrini led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.03 on 1 goal, 3 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Yaroslav Askarov stopped 23 of 25, worth 1.23 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the San Jose Sharks vs Vancouver Canucks game?
The San Jose Sharks beat the Vancouver Canucks 5–2 on Jan 27, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was San Jose Sharks 5, Vancouver Canucks 2.
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 3.03, on 1G, 3A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vancouver Canucks generated 3.27 expected goals and San Jose Sharks generated 3.17, so Vancouver Canucks created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
San Jose Sharks put 33 shots on goal and Vancouver Canucks put 25. High-danger chances went 17 to 5.
How did the goaltenders play?
Yaroslav Askarov stopped 23 of 25 (1.23 goals saved above expected); Nikita Tolopilo stopped 25 of 27 (1.07 goals saved above expected).