San Jose Sharks at Boston Bruins
NHL game between the San Jose Sharks and the Boston Bruins on Mar 12, 2026. Final score: San Jose Sharks 4, Boston Bruins 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Venue | TD Garden |
| San Jose Sharks score | 4 |
| Boston Bruins 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 | William Eklund | L | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:24 | 0.48 | 1.44 |
| 2nd | Tyler Toffoli | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11:29 | 1.17 | 1.44 |
| 3rd | Michael Misa | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:16 | 0.12 | 1.39 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (San Jose Sharks–Boston Bruins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:57 | SJS | Michael Misa | William Eklund, Tyler Toffoli | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 14:15 | SJS | Tyler Toffoli | Macklin Celebrini, Dmitry Orlov | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 03:13 | SJS | Collin Graf | Alexander Wennberg | 5v4 | 3–0 |
| 3rd 08:20 | SJS | William Eklund | Sam Dickinson, Michael Misa | 5v5 | 4–0 |
| 3rd 08:30 | BOS | Fraser Minten | David Pastrnak, Marat Khusnutdinov | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 19:07 | BOS | David Pastrnak | Charlie McAvoy, Casey Mittelstadt | 6v5 | 4–2 |
Team Comparison
| San Jose Sharks | Boston Bruins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 41 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.40 | 3.27 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 21 |
| Corsi % | 37.1% | 62.9% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 40.3% | 59.7% |
| Hits | 27 | 17 |
| Blocks | 18 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 5 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Eklund | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15:24 | 0.48 | 1.44 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 11:29 | 1.17 | 1.44 |
| Michael Misa | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 11:16 | 0.12 | 1.39 |
| Collin Graf | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:28 | 0.53 | 0.85 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:04 | 0.03 | 0.84 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:32 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:06 | 0.02 | 0.64 |
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 21:11 | 0.68 | 0.49 |
| Ryan Reaves | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:06 | 0.17 | 0.40 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:29 | 0.16 | 0.15 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:23 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Shakir Mukhamadullin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:25 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:32 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Will Smith | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:49 | 0.14 | 0.00 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:31 | 0.07 | -0.15 |
| John Klingberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:40 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:27 | 0.26 | -0.40 |
| Vincent Desharnais | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:08 | 0.01 | -0.70 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:10 | 0.00 | 0.79 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 25:00 | 0.52 | 0.79 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17:21 | 0.35 | 0.65 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:03 | 0.17 | 0.64 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:26 | 0.07 | 0.54 |
| Alex Steeves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:44 | 0.13 | 0.30 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:59 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:12 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:54 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:23 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:43 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:27 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:05 | 0.17 | 0.00 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:24 | 0.17 | 0.00 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:58 | 0.28 | 0.00 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:25 | 0.41 | -0.05 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:05 | 0.37 | -0.05 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:19 | 0.06 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Nedeljkovic | San Jose Sharks | 39 | 41 | 95.1% | -0.90 | W |
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 24 | 28 | 85.7% | 0.64 | L |
Analysis
The San Jose Sharks defeated the Boston Bruins 4–2 on Mar 12, 2026.
Boston Bruins generated 3.27 expected goals to San Jose Sharks's 3.4 — the run of play matched the result, with San Jose Sharks earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
William Eklund led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.44 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 24 of 28, worth 0.64 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the San Jose Sharks vs Boston Bruins game?
The San Jose Sharks beat the Boston Bruins 4–2 on Mar 12, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was San Jose Sharks 4, Boston Bruins 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — William Eklund led all skaters at 1.44, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Boston Bruins generated 3.27 expected goals and San Jose Sharks generated 3.4, so San Jose Sharks created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
San Jose Sharks put 28 shots on goal and Boston Bruins put 41. High-danger chances went 14 to 21.
How did the goaltenders play?
Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 39 of 41 (-0.9 goals saved above expected); Jeremy Swayman stopped 24 of 28 (0.64 goals saved above expected).