San Jose Sharks at Edmonton Oilers

NHL game between the San Jose Sharks and the Edmonton Oilers on Mar 17, 2026. Final score: San Jose Sharks 3, Edmonton Oilers 5.

StatusFinal
DateMar 17, 2026
VenueRogers Place
San Jose Sharks score3
Edmonton Oilers score5

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.

PlayerPosGASOGTOIxGGame Score
1stDmitry OrlovD11220:090.221.39
2ndAdam HenriqueC02210:120.121.33
3rdKiefer SherwoodL11216:290.381.29

Scoring Summary

TimeTeamGoalAssistsStrengthScore (San Jose Sharks–Edmonton Oilers)
1st 07:24SJSDmitry OrlovAlexander Wennberg, Kiefer Sherwood5v51–0
1st 10:00EDMRyan Nugent-HopkinsConnor McDavid, Evan Bouchard5v41–1
1st 11:15EDMConnor MurphyJason Dickinson, Jack Roslovic5v51–2
1st 14:18EDMVasily PodkolzinAdam Henrique5v51–3
2nd 08:17SJSPavol RegendaMario Ferraro, Adam Gaudette5v52–3
2nd 14:36SJSKiefer SherwoodDmitry Orlov5v53–3
3rd 04:49EDMMax JonesAdam Henrique, Trent Frederic5v53–4
3rd 08:12EDMZach HymanMatt Savoie, Mattias Ekholm5v53–5

Team Comparison

San Jose SharksEdmonton Oilers
Goals35
Shots on goal3037
Expected goals (xG)3.013.53
High-danger shots1214
Corsi %49.1%50.9%
Power play0/11/4
Faceoff %45.5%54.5%
Hits2217
Blocks157
Giveaways1316
Takeaways45

San Jose Sharks Skaters

PlayerPosGAPSOGTOIxGGame Score
Dmitry OrlovD112220:090.221.39
Kiefer SherwoodL112216:290.381.29
Pavol RegendaL101414:260.501.00
Adam GaudetteR011211:010.450.69
Alexander WennbergC011219:190.090.69
Mario FerraroD011222:560.030.69
Zack OstapchukC00008:560.000.25
Barclay GoodrowC00009:510.050.20
Nick LeddyD000317:050.040.20
Collin GrafR000217:090.180.15
Sam DickinsonD000221:000.240.10
Tyler ToffoliC000313:340.360.05
William EklundL000015:320.220.00
Will SmithC000113:270.240.00
Michael MisaC000215:320.080.00
Vincent DesharnaisD000018:490.02-0.10
John KlingbergD000116:500.08-0.10
Macklin CelebriniC000222:510.13-0.25

Edmonton Oilers Skaters

PlayerPosGAPSOGTOIxGGame Score
Adam HenriqueC022210:120.121.33
Max JonesL10126:560.320.95
Connor MurphyD101218:210.060.85
Vasily PodkolzinR101414:440.240.75
Jason DickinsonC011316:310.350.74
Ryan Nugent-HopkinsC101320:380.270.70
Matt SavoieC011117:520.110.69
Jack RoslovicC011314:310.330.69
Trent FredericC01117:010.030.69
Zach HymanL101322:310.620.65
Evan BouchardD011324:390.080.59
Connor McDavidC011524:520.450.54
Mattias EkholmD011219:390.070.49
Darnell NurseD000119:030.030.20
Kasperi KapanenR000015:390.060.10
Spencer StastneyD000016:240.000.05
Josh SamanskiC000010:530.000.00
Jake WalmanD000217:340.080.00

Goaltending

GoalieTeamSVSASV%GSAxDecision
Alex NedeljkovicSan Jose Sharks323786.5%-0.80L
Connor IngramEdmonton Oilers273090.0%0.34W

Analysis

The Edmonton Oilers defeated the San Jose Sharks 5–3 on Mar 17, 2026.

Edmonton Oilers generated 3.53 expected goals to San Jose Sharks's 3.01 — the run of play matched the result, with Edmonton Oilers earning the better chances as well as the goals.

Dmitry Orlov led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.39 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the San Jose Sharks vs Edmonton Oilers game?

The Edmonton Oilers beat the San Jose Sharks 5–3 on Mar 17, 2026.

What was the final score?

The final score was Edmonton Oilers 5, San Jose Sharks 3.

Who was the best player in this game?

By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Dmitry Orlov led all skaters at 1.39, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.

Which team deserved to win by expected goals?

Edmonton Oilers generated 3.53 expected goals and San Jose Sharks generated 3.01, so Edmonton Oilers created the better chances. That matches the result.

What were the shot totals?

San Jose Sharks put 30 shots on goal and Edmonton Oilers put 37. High-danger chances went 12 to 14.

How did the goaltenders play?

Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 32 of 37 (-0.8 goals saved above expected); Connor Ingram stopped 27 of 30 (0.34 goals saved above expected).