San Jose Sharks at Chicago Blackhawks
NHL game between the San Jose Sharks and the Chicago Blackhawks on Feb 02, 2026. Final score: San Jose Sharks 3, Chicago Blackhawks 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 02, 2026 |
| Venue | United Center |
| San Jose Sharks score | 3 |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 6 |
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 | Ryan Donato | C | 2 | 2 | 2 | 13:53 | 0.29 | 2.83 |
| 2nd | Ilya Mikheyev | R | 1 | 3 | 3 | 16:14 | 0.58 | 2.72 |
| 3rd | Connor Murphy | D | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:03 | 0.01 | 1.34 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (San Jose Sharks–Chicago Blackhawks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:00 | CHI | Connor Bedard | Teuvo Teravainen, Tyler Bertuzzi | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 02:14 | CHI | Connor Murphy | Matt Grzelcyk, Ryan Donato | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 09:35 | CHI | Ryan Donato | Ilya Mikheyev, Jason Dickinson | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 10:36 | CHI | Sam Rinzel | Ilya Mikheyev | 5v5 | 0–4 |
| 2nd 12:05 | SJS | Will Smith | Macklin Celebrini, Collin Graf | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 2nd 12:41 | CHI | Ilya Mikheyev | Jason Dickinson, Ryan Donato | 5v5 | 1–5 |
| 2nd 15:11 | SJS | Macklin Celebrini | Tyler Toffoli, William Eklund | 5v5 | 2–5 |
| 3rd 02:13 | SJS | Shakir Mukhamadullin | Philipp Kurashev, Vincent Desharnais | 5v5 | 3–5 |
| 3rd 14:41 | CHI | Ryan Donato | Ilya Mikheyev, Connor Murphy | 5v5 | 3–6 |
Team Comparison
| San Jose Sharks | Chicago Blackhawks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 17 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.13 | 2.62 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 7 |
| Corsi % | 59.8% | 40.2% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 53.6% | 46.4% |
| Hits | 36 | 14 |
| Blocks | 6 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 23:07 | 0.40 | 1.14 |
| William Eklund | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:06 | 0.00 | 0.84 |
| Vincent Desharnais | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:57 | 0.01 | 0.79 |
| Philipp Kurashev | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:55 | 0.00 | 0.79 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:29 | 0.41 | 0.74 |
| Shakir Mukhamadullin | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:18 | 0.14 | 0.70 |
| Will Smith | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21:12 | 0.72 | 0.70 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:18 | 0.04 | 0.64 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:24 | 0.03 | 0.20 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:27 | 0.04 | 0.20 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:15 | 0.07 | 0.20 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:48 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Pavol Regenda | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:23 | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:26 | 0.29 | 0.05 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:27 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Ryan Reaves | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:38 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Timothy Liljegren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:53 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Michael Misa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:31 | 0.16 | -0.10 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Donato | C | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 13:53 | 0.29 | 2.83 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 16:14 | 0.58 | 2.72 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 18:03 | 0.01 | 1.34 |
| Jason Dickinson | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 16:55 | 0.00 | 1.23 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:38 | 0.16 | 0.70 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:30 | 0.26 | 0.69 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:33 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Connor Bedard | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:42 | 0.16 | 0.55 |
| Matt Grzelcyk | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:04 | 0.00 | 0.54 |
| Colton Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:47 | 0.12 | 0.25 |
| Landon Slaggert | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:09 | 0.33 | 0.15 |
| Frank Nazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:29 | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:52 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:18 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:42 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:17 | 0.12 | 0.00 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:49 | 0.03 | -0.10 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:13 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaroslav Askarov | San Jose Sharks | 6 | 10 | 60.0% | -2.21 | L |
| Alex Nedeljkovic | San Jose Sharks | 5 | 7 | 71.4% | -0.20 | |
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 24 | 27 | 88.9% | -1.80 | W |
Analysis
The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the San Jose Sharks 6–3 on Feb 02, 2026.
Chicago Blackhawks generated 2.62 expected goals to San Jose Sharks's 3.13 — San Jose Sharks owned the better of the chances but Chicago Blackhawks took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Ryan Donato led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.83 on 2 goals, 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the San Jose Sharks vs Chicago Blackhawks game?
The Chicago Blackhawks beat the San Jose Sharks 6–3 on Feb 02, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Chicago Blackhawks 6, San Jose Sharks 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Ryan Donato led all skaters at 2.83, on 2G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Chicago Blackhawks generated 2.62 expected goals and San Jose Sharks generated 3.13, so San Jose Sharks 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 27 shots on goal and Chicago Blackhawks put 17. High-danger chances went 12 to 7.
How did the goaltenders play?
Yaroslav Askarov stopped 6 of 10 (-2.21 goals saved above expected); Spencer Knight stopped 24 of 27 (-1.8 goals saved above expected).