Edmonton Oilers at San Jose Sharks
NHL game between the Edmonton Oilers and the San Jose Sharks on Feb 28, 2026. Final score: Edmonton Oilers 4, San Jose Sharks 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2026 |
| Venue | SAP Center at San Jose |
| Edmonton Oilers score | 4 |
| San Jose Sharks score | 5 |
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 | Evan Bouchard | D | 1 | 2 | 3 | 23:24 | 0.26 | 1.88 |
| 2nd | Connor McDavid | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 21:34 | 0.12 | 1.87 |
| 3rd | Macklin Celebrini | C | 1 | 0 | 7 | 21:17 | 0.44 | 1.78 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Edmonton Oilers–San Jose Sharks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:34 | SJS | Macklin Celebrini | Will Smith | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 11:07 | SJS | Michael Misa | Tyler Toffoli | 5v4 | 0–2 |
| 1st 14:51 | EDM | Leon Draisaitl | Connor McDavid, Evan Bouchard | 4v5 | 1–2 |
| 1st 17:05 | SJS | Barclay Goodrow | Zack Ostapchuk, John Klingberg | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 15:49 | EDM | Evan Bouchard | Connor McDavid, Mattias Ekholm | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 02:54 | EDM | Trent Frederic | Matt Savoie | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 05:30 | SJS | Alexander Wennberg | Philipp Kurashev, Mario Ferraro | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 07:13 | EDM | Jake Walman | Connor McDavid, Evan Bouchard | 5v5 | 4–4 |
| 3rd 09:27 | SJS | Shakir Mukhamadullin | William Eklund, Michael Misa | 5v5 | 4–5 |
Team Comparison
| Edmonton Oilers | San Jose Sharks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.82 | 3.84 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 47.8% | 52.2% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 51.7% | 48.3% |
| Hits | 24 | 22 |
| Blocks | 10 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 6 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | D | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 23:24 | 0.26 | 1.88 |
| Connor McDavid | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 21:34 | 0.12 | 1.87 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:38 | 0.15 | 0.87 |
| Leon Draisaitl | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 21:47 | 0.77 | 0.75 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13:34 | 0.09 | 0.55 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:45 | 0.00 | 0.39 |
| Curtis Lazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:09 | 0.00 | 0.14 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:32 | 0.06 | -0.18 |
| Andrew Mangiapane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:20 | 0.00 | -0.18 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:10 | 0.00 | -0.27 |
| Adam Henrique | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:32 | 0.03 | -0.28 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:37 | 0.33 | -0.34 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:44 | 0.19 | -0.38 |
| Zach Hyman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:57 | 0.33 | -0.42 |
| Jake Walman | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:51 | 0.04 | -0.43 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:21 | 0.00 | -0.59 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:45 | 0.00 | -0.64 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:37 | 0.12 | -0.90 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 21:17 | 0.44 | 1.78 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:11 | 0.03 | 1.76 |
| Shakir Mukhamadullin | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:27 | 0.05 | 1.73 |
| Michael Misa | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12:16 | 0.80 | 1.59 |
| John Klingberg | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:15 | 0.07 | 1.27 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:49 | 0.11 | 1.24 |
| Will Smith | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:43 | 0.43 | 1.21 |
| William Eklund | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:31 | 0.02 | 1.11 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:19 | 0.12 | 1.10 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11:07 | 0.17 | 0.88 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:17 | 0.13 | 0.87 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19:00 | 1.01 | 0.82 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:30 | 0.21 | 0.79 |
| Philipp Kurashev | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:32 | 0.00 | 0.48 |
| Pavol Regenda | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:48 | 0.03 | 0.30 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:17 | 0.08 | -0.07 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:59 | 0.12 | -0.29 |
| Vincent Desharnais | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:01 | 0.01 | -0.37 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Ingram | Edmonton Oilers | 28 | 33 | 84.8% | -1.41 | L |
| Yaroslav Askarov | San Jose Sharks | 20 | 24 | 83.3% | -1.81 | W |
Analysis
The San Jose Sharks defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5–4 on Feb 28, 2026, a one-goal game.
San Jose Sharks generated 3.84 expected goals to Edmonton Oilers's 2.82 — San Jose Sharks edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Evan Bouchard led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.88 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Connor Ingram stopped 28 of 33, worth -1.41 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Edmonton Oilers vs San Jose Sharks game?
The San Jose Sharks beat the Edmonton Oilers 5–4 on Feb 28, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was San Jose Sharks 5, Edmonton Oilers 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Evan Bouchard led all skaters at 1.88, on 1G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
San Jose Sharks generated 3.84 expected goals and Edmonton Oilers generated 2.82, so San Jose Sharks created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Edmonton Oilers put 24 shots on goal and San Jose Sharks put 33. High-danger chances went 14 to 17.
How did the goaltenders play?
Connor Ingram stopped 28 of 33 (-1.41 goals saved above expected); Yaroslav Askarov stopped 20 of 24 (-1.81 goals saved above expected).