St. Louis Blues at San Jose Sharks
NHL game between the St. Louis Blues and the San Jose Sharks on Mar 06, 2026. Final score: St. Louis Blues 3, San Jose Sharks 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 06, 2026 |
| Venue | SAP Center at San Jose |
| St. Louis Blues score | 3 |
| 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 | Dylan Holloway | L | 0 | 3 | 0 | 15:48 | 0.19 | 2.64 |
| 2nd | Robert Thomas | C | 2 | 0 | 5 | 19:06 | 1.13 | 2.15 |
| 3rd | Jimmy Snuggerud | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:08 | 0.12 | 1.90 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (St. Louis Blues–San Jose Sharks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:55 | STL | Jimmy Snuggerud | Cam Fowler, Dylan Holloway | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 14:31 | SJS | Macklin Celebrini | Dmitry Orlov, Tyler Toffoli | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 17:46 | STL | Robert Thomas | Jimmy Snuggerud, Dylan Holloway | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 13:26 | SJS | Kiefer Sherwood | Philipp Kurashev, Collin Graf | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| OT 00:54 | STL | Robert Thomas | Philip Broberg, Dylan Holloway | 3v3 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| St. Louis Blues | San Jose Sharks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 14 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.62 | 2.53 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 38.1% | 61.9% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 38.6% | 61.4% |
| Hits | 19 | 25 |
| Blocks | 12 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 22 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 5 |
St. Louis Blues Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Holloway | L | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 15:48 | 0.19 | 2.64 |
| Robert Thomas | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 19:06 | 1.13 | 2.15 |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17:08 | 0.12 | 1.90 |
| Tyler Tucker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:59 | 0.00 | 1.46 |
| Cam Fowler | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 26:53 | 0.00 | 0.77 |
| Philip Broberg | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 32:51 | 0.05 | 0.47 |
| Oskar Sundqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:39 | 0.00 | 0.33 |
| Jack Finley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:10 | 0.24 | 0.27 |
| Jake Neighbours | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:02 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jordan Kyrou | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:34 | 0.09 | -0.04 |
| Nathan Walker | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:03 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Alexey Toropchenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:41 | 0.00 | -0.13 |
| Matthew Kessel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:21 | 0.00 | -0.17 |
| Pius Suter | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:14 | 0.16 | -0.24 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:17 | 0.25 | -0.27 |
| Dalibor Dvorsky | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:21 | 0.02 | -0.54 |
| Jonatan Berggren | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:32 | 0.27 | -1.03 |
| Logan Mailloux | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:03 | 0.03 | -1.38 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:34 | 0.06 | 1.48 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:12 | 0.04 | 1.37 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:02 | 0.25 | 0.98 |
| Philipp Kurashev | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:58 | 0.19 | 0.97 |
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21:36 | 0.28 | 0.93 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:09 | 0.16 | 0.75 |
| Vincent Desharnais | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:08 | 0.00 | 0.41 |
| William Eklund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:32 | 0.05 | 0.34 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:22 | 0.08 | 0.33 |
| Michael Misa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:18 | 0.18 | 0.27 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:38 | 0.05 | -0.00 |
| Shakir Mukhamadullin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:47 | 0.21 | -0.05 |
| Will Smith | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:31 | 0.29 | -0.06 |
| John Klingberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:46 | 0.03 | -0.15 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:04 | 0.16 | -0.25 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:30 | 0.23 | -0.27 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:42 | 0.16 | -0.45 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:53 | 0.24 | -0.56 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | St. Louis Blues | 23 | 25 | 92.0% | 0.65 | W |
| Alex Nedeljkovic | San Jose Sharks | 11 | 14 | 78.6% | -0.46 | O |
Analysis
The St. Louis Blues defeated the San Jose Sharks 3–2 on Mar 06, 2026, a one-goal game.
San Jose Sharks generated 2.53 expected goals to St. Louis Blues's 2.62 — St. Louis Blues edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Dylan Holloway led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.64 on 3 assists.
Jordan Binnington stopped 23 of 25, worth 0.65 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the St. Louis Blues vs San Jose Sharks game?
The St. Louis Blues beat the San Jose Sharks 3–2 on Mar 06, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was St. Louis Blues 3, San Jose Sharks 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Dylan Holloway led all skaters at 2.64, on 0G, 3A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
San Jose Sharks generated 2.53 expected goals and St. Louis Blues generated 2.62, so St. Louis Blues created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
St. Louis Blues put 14 shots on goal and San Jose Sharks put 25. High-danger chances went 10 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jordan Binnington stopped 23 of 25 (0.65 goals saved above expected); Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 11 of 14 (-0.46 goals saved above expected).