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.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Venue | Rogers Place |
| San Jose Sharks score | 3 |
| Edmonton Oilers score | 5 |
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 | Kiefer Sherwood | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:29 | 0.38 | 2.51 |
| 2nd | Pavol Regenda | L | 1 | 0 | 4 | 14:26 | 0.50 | 2.11 |
| 3rd | Adam Henrique | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10:12 | 0.12 | 1.76 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (San Jose Sharks–Edmonton Oilers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:24 | SJS | Dmitry Orlov | Alexander Wennberg, Kiefer Sherwood | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 10:00 | EDM | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | Connor McDavid, Evan Bouchard | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 1st 11:15 | EDM | Connor Murphy | Jason Dickinson, Jack Roslovic | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 1st 14:18 | EDM | Vasily Podkolzin | Adam Henrique | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 08:17 | SJS | Pavol Regenda | Mario Ferraro, Adam Gaudette | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 14:36 | SJS | Kiefer Sherwood | Dmitry Orlov | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 04:49 | EDM | Max Jones | Adam Henrique, Trent Frederic | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 08:12 | EDM | Zach Hyman | Matt Savoie, Mattias Ekholm | 5v5 | 3–5 |
Team Comparison
| San Jose Sharks | Edmonton Oilers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 37 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.01 | 3.53 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 49.1% | 50.9% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 45.5% | 54.5% |
| Hits | 22 | 17 |
| Blocks | 15 | 7 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16:29 | 0.38 | 2.51 |
| Pavol Regenda | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14:26 | 0.50 | 2.11 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20:09 | 0.22 | 1.47 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11:01 | 0.45 | 1.46 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:19 | 0.09 | 0.86 |
| Nick Leddy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:05 | 0.04 | 0.77 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:00 | 0.24 | 0.52 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:56 | 0.03 | 0.51 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:56 | 0.00 | 0.19 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:51 | 0.05 | 0.02 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:09 | 0.18 | -0.09 |
| John Klingberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:50 | 0.09 | -0.28 |
| Will Smith | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:27 | 0.24 | -0.47 |
| Vincent Desharnais | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:49 | 0.02 | -0.54 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:34 | 0.36 | -0.56 |
| William Eklund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:32 | 0.22 | -0.62 |
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:51 | 0.13 | -0.80 |
| Michael Misa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:32 | 0.08 | -1.05 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Henrique | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10:12 | 0.12 | 1.76 |
| Evan Bouchard | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 24:39 | 0.12 | 1.71 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:52 | 0.16 | 1.29 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:39 | 0.07 | 1.20 |
| Connor McDavid | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 24:52 | 0.60 | 1.19 |
| Zach Hyman | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 22:31 | 0.62 | 1.06 |
| Max Jones | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6:56 | 0.32 | 0.92 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7:01 | 0.03 | 0.86 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14:44 | 0.25 | 0.84 |
| Jason Dickinson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:31 | 0.38 | 0.76 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14:31 | 0.33 | 0.48 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:21 | 0.06 | 0.45 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:38 | 0.34 | 0.32 |
| Josh Samanski | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:53 | 0.00 | -0.02 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:39 | 0.06 | -0.08 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:24 | 0.00 | -0.35 |
| Jake Walman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:34 | 0.08 | -0.37 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:03 | 0.03 | -0.41 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Nedeljkovic | San Jose Sharks | 32 | 37 | 86.5% | -1.76 | L |
| Connor Ingram | Edmonton Oilers | 27 | 30 | 90.0% | 0.31 | W |
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.
Kiefer Sherwood led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.51 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 — Kiefer Sherwood led all skaters at 2.51, 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 (-1.76 goals saved above expected); Connor Ingram stopped 27 of 30 (0.31 goals saved above expected).