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 | 0.33 | 2.57 |
| 2nd | Will Smith | C | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17:30 | 0.98 | 1.88 |
| 3rd | Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 2 | 0 | 18:10 | 0.10 | 1.53 |
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 | 0.33 | 2.57 |
| Will Smith | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 17:30 | 0.98 | 1.88 |
| John Klingberg | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 19:40 | 0.10 | 1.34 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 19:13 | 0.03 | 1.33 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:21 | 0.27 | 0.70 |
| William Eklund | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:15 | 0.10 | 0.64 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:06 | 0.33 | 0.64 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 13:55 | 0.46 | 0.55 |
| Vincent Desharnais | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:07 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:38 | 0.02 | 0.20 |
| Ryan Reaves | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:21 | 0.29 | 0.20 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:16 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Pavol Regenda | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:50 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:50 | 0.30 | 0.05 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:52 | 0.08 | -0.05 |
| Michael Misa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:17 | 0.13 | -0.10 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:25 | 0.03 | -0.20 |
| Timothy Liljegren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:21 | 0.11 | -0.38 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 18:10 | 0.10 | 1.53 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17:18 | 0.42 | 1.13 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 23:39 | 1.06 | 0.90 |
| Tom Willander | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:35 | 0.05 | 0.80 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:05 | 0.02 | 0.25 |
| Victor Mancini | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:35 | 0.01 | 0.25 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:23 | 0.09 | 0.20 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:20 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:23 | 0.04 | 0.15 |
| Jonathan Lekkerimäki | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:05 | 0.58 | 0.10 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:33 | 0.21 | 0.10 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:41 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Nils Hoglander | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:05 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:54 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Teddy Blueger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:36 | 0.13 | -0.05 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:08 | 0.23 | -0.05 |
| Filip Chytil | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:14 | 0.21 | -0.05 |
| Evander Kane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:24 | 0.02 | -0.47 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaroslav Askarov | San Jose Sharks | 23 | 25 | 92.0% | -0.96 | W |
| Nikita Tolopilo | Vancouver Canucks | 25 | 27 | 92.6% | 1.07 | |
| Kevin Lankinen | Vancouver Canucks | 3 | 6 | 50.0% | -0.19 | 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 2.57 on 1 goal, 3 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Nikita Tolopilo stopped 25 of 27, worth 1.07 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 2.57, 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 (-0.96 goals saved above expected); Nikita Tolopilo stopped 25 of 27 (1.07 goals saved above expected).