Winnipeg Jets at San Jose Sharks
NHL game between the Winnipeg Jets and the San Jose Sharks on Mar 01, 2026. Final score: Winnipeg Jets 1, San Jose Sharks 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 01, 2026 |
| Venue | SAP Center at San Jose |
| Winnipeg Jets score | 1 |
| San Jose Sharks 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 | Michael Misa | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 15:39 | 0.15 | 1.60 |
| 2nd | Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:36 | 0.12 | 1.29 |
| 3rd | William Eklund | L | 0 | 1 | 5 | 15:33 | 0.53 | 1.28 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Winnipeg Jets–San Jose Sharks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:44 | WPG | Morgan Barron | Tanner Pearson, Cole Koepke | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 3rd 01:47 | SJS | Will Smith | Collin Graf, Macklin Celebrini | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| OT 01:40 | SJS | Michael Misa | William Eklund, Sam Dickinson | 3v3 | 1–2 |
Team Comparison
| Winnipeg Jets | San Jose Sharks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.33 | 3.31 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 40.0% | 60.0% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 51.0% | 49.0% |
| Hits | 20 | 25 |
| Blocks | 16 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 3 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Koepke | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:09 | 0.03 | 1.13 |
| Tanner Pearson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 10:47 | 0.69 | 1.07 |
| Morgan Barron | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:17 | 0.16 | 0.92 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:20 | 0.00 | 0.42 |
| Logan Stanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 23:50 | 0.16 | 0.26 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:12 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Elias Salomonsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:47 | 0.01 | -0.02 |
| Mark Scheifele | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:51 | 0.00 | -0.02 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:04 | 0.02 | -0.07 |
| Cole Perfetti | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17:34 | 0.49 | -0.08 |
| Walker Duehr | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:20 | 0.09 | -0.11 |
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:43 | 0.10 | -0.11 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:58 | 0.00 | -0.17 |
| Kyle Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:08 | 0.18 | -0.31 |
| Jonathan Toews | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:42 | 0.01 | -0.47 |
| Gustav Nyquist | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:28 | 0.00 | -0.49 |
| Haydn Fleury | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:47 | 0.00 | -0.63 |
| Luke Schenn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:13 | 0.03 | -1.00 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Misa | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:39 | 0.15 | 1.60 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:36 | 0.12 | 1.29 |
| William Eklund | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 15:33 | 0.53 | 1.28 |
| Will Smith | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:36 | 0.50 | 1.03 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:16 | 0.17 | 0.67 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:31 | 0.34 | 0.59 |
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:58 | 0.12 | 0.50 |
| Shakir Mukhamadullin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:18 | 0.01 | 0.44 |
| Vincent Desharnais | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:19 | 0.03 | 0.43 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:56 | 0.21 | 0.34 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:16 | 0.03 | 0.21 |
| John Klingberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:41 | 0.21 | 0.21 |
| Philipp Kurashev | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:07 | 0.31 | 0.18 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:36 | 0.04 | 0.12 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:22 | 0.22 | 0.01 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:33 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:57 | 0.00 | -0.00 |
| Pavol Regenda | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:46 | 0.00 | -0.28 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | Winnipeg Jets | 31 | 33 | 93.9% | 0.99 | O |
| Alex Nedeljkovic | San Jose Sharks | 27 | 28 | 96.4% | 1.01 | W |
Analysis
The San Jose Sharks defeated the Winnipeg Jets 2–1 on Mar 01, 2026, a one-goal game.
San Jose Sharks generated 3.31 expected goals to Winnipeg Jets's 2.33 — San Jose Sharks edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Michael Misa led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.6 on 1 goal, 2 shots on goal.
Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 27 of 28, worth 1.01 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Winnipeg Jets vs San Jose Sharks game?
The San Jose Sharks beat the Winnipeg Jets 2–1 on Mar 01, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was San Jose Sharks 2, Winnipeg Jets 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Michael Misa led all skaters at 1.6, on 1G, 0A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
San Jose Sharks generated 3.31 expected goals and Winnipeg Jets generated 2.33, so San Jose Sharks created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Winnipeg Jets put 28 shots on goal and San Jose Sharks put 33. High-danger chances went 11 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 31 of 33 (0.99 goals saved above expected); Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 27 of 28 (1.01 goals saved above expected).