San Jose Sharks at Edmonton Oilers
NHL game between the San Jose Sharks and the Edmonton Oilers on Jan 29, 2026. Final score: San Jose Sharks 3, Edmonton Oilers 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Venue | Rogers Place |
| San Jose Sharks score | 3 |
| Edmonton Oilers 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 | Leon Draisaitl | C | 1 | 2 | 2 | 25:20 | 0.70 | 2.13 |
| 2nd | Evan Bouchard | D | 1 | 2 | 5 | 25:06 | 0.37 | 2.03 |
| 3rd | Connor McDavid | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 26:10 | 0.19 | 1.34 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (San Jose Sharks–Edmonton Oilers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:26 | SJS | Collin Graf | Will Smith, Macklin Celebrini | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 01:35 | SJS | Adam Gaudette | William Eklund | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 11:40 | SJS | Michael Misa | Timothy Liljegren, Sam Dickinson | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 3rd 01:34 | EDM | Leon Draisaitl | Evan Bouchard, Kasperi Kapanen | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 16:55 | EDM | Connor McDavid | Leon Draisaitl, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | 6v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 19:01 | EDM | Evan Bouchard | Leon Draisaitl, Mattias Ekholm | 6v5 | 3–3 |
| OT 01:06 | EDM | Zach Hyman | Connor McDavid, Evan Bouchard | 3v3 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| San Jose Sharks | Edmonton Oilers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.81 | 3.37 |
| High-danger shots | 5 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 36.7% | 63.3% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 39.7% | 60.3% |
| Hits | 17 | 24 |
| Blocks | 15 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Misa | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:51 | 0.18 | 0.85 |
| Collin Graf | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:22 | 0.28 | 0.80 |
| Timothy Liljegren | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:56 | 0.02 | 0.74 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:20 | 0.14 | 0.70 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:41 | 0.03 | 0.69 |
| William Eklund | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:14 | 0.14 | 0.69 |
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:49 | 0.06 | 0.59 |
| Will Smith | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:45 | 0.10 | 0.59 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:10 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:37 | 0.11 | 0.15 |
| Ryan Reaves | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:35 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Vincent Desharnais | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:02 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Pavol Regenda | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:52 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:50 | 0.18 | 0.00 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:52 | 0.21 | 0.00 |
| John Klingberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:23 | 0.08 | 0.00 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:47 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:12 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 25:20 | 0.70 | 2.13 |
| Evan Bouchard | D | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 25:06 | 0.37 | 2.03 |
| Connor McDavid | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 26:10 | 0.19 | 1.34 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:37 | 0.17 | 0.94 |
| Zach Hyman | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:53 | 0.48 | 0.70 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:07 | 0.09 | 0.59 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:52 | 0.07 | 0.34 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:26 | 0.04 | 0.20 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:09 | 0.18 | 0.15 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:35 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:26 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:15 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| Josh Samanski | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:12 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Curtis Lazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:45 | 0.35 | 0.00 |
| Jake Walman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:45 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:17 | 0.14 | 0.00 |
| Mattias Janmark | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:42 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:28 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaroslav Askarov | San Jose Sharks | 28 | 32 | 87.5% | -1.07 | O |
| Connor Ingram | Edmonton Oilers | 18 | 21 | 85.7% | -0.32 | W |
Analysis
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the San Jose Sharks 4–3 on Jan 29, 2026, a one-goal game.
Edmonton Oilers generated 3.37 expected goals to San Jose Sharks's 1.81 — Edmonton Oilers edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Leon Draisaitl led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.13 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the San Jose Sharks vs Edmonton Oilers game?
The Edmonton Oilers beat the San Jose Sharks 4–3 on Jan 29, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Edmonton Oilers 4, San Jose Sharks 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Leon Draisaitl led all skaters at 2.13, on 1G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Edmonton Oilers generated 3.37 expected goals and San Jose Sharks generated 1.81, so Edmonton Oilers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
San Jose Sharks put 21 shots on goal and Edmonton Oilers put 32. High-danger chances went 5 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Yaroslav Askarov stopped 28 of 32 (-1.07 goals saved above expected); Connor Ingram stopped 18 of 21 (-0.32 goals saved above expected).