Calgary Flames at San Jose Sharks
NHL game between the Calgary Flames and the San Jose Sharks on Feb 26, 2026. Final score: Calgary Flames 4, San Jose Sharks 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Venue | SAP Center at San Jose |
| Calgary Flames score | 4 |
| San Jose Sharks score | 1 |
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 | Nazem Kadri | C | 2 | 0 | 5 | 18:54 | 0.39 | 1.55 |
| 2nd | Connor Zary | C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17:34 | 0.47 | 1.39 |
| 3rd | Mikael Backlund | C | 1 | 1 | 5 | 18:57 | 1.08 | 1.29 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Calgary Flames–San Jose Sharks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 01:17 | SJS | Tyler Toffoli | Mario Ferraro, Michael Misa | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 15:02 | CGY | Nazem Kadri | Joel Farabee, MacKenzie Weegar | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 05:22 | CGY | Connor Zary | Mikael Backlund, Yan Kuznetsov | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 11:56 | CGY | Nazem Kadri | Connor Zary | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 17:30 | CGY | Mikael Backlund | Matt Coronato, Zach Whitecloud | 6v5 | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| Calgary Flames | San Jose Sharks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.46 | 2.95 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 23 |
| Corsi % | 40.2% | 59.8% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 50.9% | 49.1% |
| Hits | 16 | 33 |
| Blocks | 23 | 7 |
| Giveaways | 21 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 4 |
Calgary Flames Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nazem Kadri | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 18:54 | 0.39 | 1.55 |
| Connor Zary | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 17:34 | 0.47 | 1.39 |
| Mikael Backlund | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 18:57 | 1.08 | 1.29 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:53 | 0.01 | 0.84 |
| Joel Farabee | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:49 | 0.05 | 0.69 |
| Zach Whitecloud | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24:45 | 0.12 | 0.64 |
| Matt Coronato | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:56 | 0.16 | 0.59 |
| Yan Kuznetsov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:03 | 0.03 | 0.59 |
| Adam Klapka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:33 | 0.28 | 0.30 |
| Kevin Bahl | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:44 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Matvei Gridin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:54 | 0.09 | 0.15 |
| Joel Hanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:09 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| John Beecher | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:37 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Martin Pospisil | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:01 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Blake Coleman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:08 | 0.44 | -0.05 |
| Zayne Parekh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:39 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Yegor Sharangovich | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:51 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| Morgan Frost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:33 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13:30 | 0.12 | 0.70 |
| Michael Misa | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:59 | 0.09 | 0.69 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:01 | 0.01 | 0.44 |
| Ryan Reaves | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:00 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19:09 | 0.41 | 0.25 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:03 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:33 | 0.45 | 0.15 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:40 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| William Eklund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:39 | 0.25 | 0.15 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:55 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:55 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:56 | 0.31 | 0.05 |
| Vincent Desharnais | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:26 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Philipp Kurashev | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:18 | 0.44 | 0.00 |
| Will Smith | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:55 | 0.13 | -0.05 |
| Timothy Liljegren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:08 | 0.08 | -0.05 |
| John Klingberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:05 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 22:30 | 0.27 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Wolf | Calgary Flames | 34 | 35 | 97.1% | 1.75 | W |
| Yaroslav Askarov | San Jose Sharks | 25 | 28 | 89.3% | -0.33 | L |
Analysis
The Calgary Flames defeated the San Jose Sharks 4–1 on Feb 26, 2026.
San Jose Sharks generated 2.95 expected goals to Calgary Flames's 3.46 — the run of play matched the result, with Calgary Flames earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Nazem Kadri led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.55 on 2 goals, 5 shots on goal.
Dustin Wolf stopped 34 of 35, worth 1.75 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Calgary Flames vs San Jose Sharks game?
The Calgary Flames beat the San Jose Sharks 4–1 on Feb 26, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Calgary Flames 4, San Jose Sharks 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nazem Kadri led all skaters at 1.55, on 2G, 0A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
San Jose Sharks generated 2.95 expected goals and Calgary Flames generated 3.46, so Calgary Flames created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Calgary Flames put 29 shots on goal and San Jose Sharks put 35. High-danger chances went 10 to 23.
How did the goaltenders play?
Dustin Wolf stopped 34 of 35 (1.75 goals saved above expected); Yaroslav Askarov stopped 25 of 28 (-0.33 goals saved above expected).