San Jose Sharks at Ottawa Senators
NHL game between the San Jose Sharks and the Ottawa Senators on Mar 15, 2026. Final score: San Jose Sharks 4, Ottawa Senators 7.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2026 |
| Venue | Canadian Tire Centre |
| San Jose Sharks score | 4 |
| Ottawa Senators score | 7 |
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 | Fabian Zetterlund | L | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12:44 | 0.22 | 1.64 |
| 2nd | Brady Tkachuk | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:26 | 1.38 | 1.59 |
| 3rd | Drake Batherson | R | 2 | 0 | 1 | 14:47 | 1.21 | 1.55 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (San Jose Sharks–Ottawa Senators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:05 | SJS | Mario Ferraro | Shakir Mukhamadullin | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 07:33 | OTT | Drake Batherson | — | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 1st 14:43 | SJS | Tyler Toffoli | Mario Ferraro, Shakir Mukhamadullin | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 04:31 | OTT | Warren Foegele | Michael Amadio | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 10:46 | SJS | Collin Graf | Macklin Celebrini, Sam Dickinson | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 13:40 | OTT | Fabian Zetterlund | Jordan Spence | 5v4 | 3–3 |
| 2nd 14:45 | OTT | Tyler Kleven | Fabian Zetterlund, Warren Foegele | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 03:28 | SJS | Michael Misa | Tyler Toffoli, Vincent Desharnais | 5v5 | 4–4 |
| 3rd 13:08 | OTT | Drake Batherson | Artem Zub, Claude Giroux | 5v5 | 4–5 |
| 3rd 14:50 | OTT | Dylan Cozens | Brady Tkachuk | 5v5 | 4–6 |
| 3rd 17:43 | OTT | Brady Tkachuk | Michael Amadio, Artem Zub | 5v6 | 4–7 |
Team Comparison
| San Jose Sharks | Ottawa Senators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 7 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.97 | 4.46 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 40.2% | 59.8% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 2/3 |
| Faceoff % | 40.7% | 59.3% |
| Hits | 23 | 30 |
| Blocks | 19 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 4 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Ferraro | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20:33 | 0.06 | 1.49 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14:22 | 0.19 | 1.49 |
| Shakir Mukhamadullin | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17:02 | 0.01 | 1.38 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:26 | 0.08 | 0.79 |
| Collin Graf | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:10 | 0.33 | 0.70 |
| Michael Misa | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:58 | 0.06 | 0.70 |
| Vincent Desharnais | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:35 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:40 | 0.15 | 0.64 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:27 | 0.15 | 0.20 |
| William Eklund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:07 | 0.37 | 0.15 |
| Pavol Regenda | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:22 | 0.17 | 0.15 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:01 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Philipp Kurashev | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:00 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:36 | 0.15 | 0.05 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:33 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Will Smith | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:12 | 0.04 | -0.05 |
| John Klingberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:07 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:47 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12:44 | 0.22 | 1.64 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16:26 | 1.38 | 1.59 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 14:47 | 1.21 | 1.55 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 13:17 | 0.39 | 1.39 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 17:54 | 0.22 | 1.33 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 19:54 | 0.02 | 1.28 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:19 | 0.21 | 0.90 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:31 | 0.13 | 0.85 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:58 | 0.03 | 0.69 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:35 | 0.04 | 0.59 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:42 | 0.15 | 0.25 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:08 | 0.08 | 0.20 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:47 | 0.22 | 0.15 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:15 | 0.35 | 0.10 |
| Dennis Gilbert | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:53 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:47 | 0.16 | 0.05 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:34 | 0.29 | -0.10 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28:29 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurent Brossoit | San Jose Sharks | 18 | 23 | 78.3% | -2.41 | L |
| Linus Ullmark | Ottawa Senators | 19 | 23 | 82.6% | -1.68 | W |
Analysis
The Ottawa Senators defeated the San Jose Sharks 7–4 on Mar 15, 2026.
Ottawa Senators generated 4.46 expected goals to San Jose Sharks's 1.97 — the run of play matched the result, with Ottawa Senators earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Fabian Zetterlund led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.64 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Linus Ullmark stopped 19 of 23, worth -1.68 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the San Jose Sharks vs Ottawa Senators game?
The Ottawa Senators beat the San Jose Sharks 7–4 on Mar 15, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Ottawa Senators 7, San Jose Sharks 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Fabian Zetterlund led all skaters at 1.64, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Ottawa Senators generated 4.46 expected goals and San Jose Sharks generated 1.97, so Ottawa Senators created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
San Jose Sharks put 23 shots on goal and Ottawa Senators put 24. High-danger chances went 11 to 20.
How did the goaltenders play?
Laurent Brossoit stopped 18 of 23 (-2.41 goals saved above expected); Linus Ullmark stopped 19 of 23 (-1.68 goals saved above expected).