Philadelphia Flyers at San Jose Sharks
NHL game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the San Jose Sharks on Mar 21, 2026. Final score: Philadelphia Flyers 4, San Jose Sharks 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Venue | SAP Center at San Jose |
| Philadelphia Flyers score | 4 |
| San Jose Sharks score | 1 |
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 | Owen Tippett | R | 1 | 0 | 5 | 20:11 | 0.50 | 1.56 |
| 2nd | Christian Dvorak | C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 25:32 | 0.94 | 1.38 |
| 3rd | Noah Juulsen | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8:53 | 0.00 | 1.20 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Philadelphia Flyers–San Jose Sharks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 02:26 | PHI | Owen Tippett | Trevor Zegras, Noah Juulsen | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 13:12 | SJS | Dmitry Orlov | William Eklund, Macklin Celebrini | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 01:47 | PHI | Christian Dvorak | Travis Konecny, Matvei Michkov | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 18:48 | PHI | Travis Sanheim | — | 6v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 19:24 | PHI | Noah Cates | Christian Dvorak | 6v5 | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| Philadelphia Flyers | San Jose Sharks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.56 | 2.25 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 49.1% | 50.9% |
| Power play | 1/5 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 46.5% | 53.5% |
| Hits | 23 | 19 |
| Blocks | 17 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 4 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Tippett | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 20:11 | 0.50 | 1.56 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 25:32 | 0.94 | 1.38 |
| Noah Juulsen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8:53 | 0.00 | 1.20 |
| Noah Cates | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:11 | 0.59 | 1.00 |
| Travis Konecny | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23:31 | 0.14 | 1.00 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:53 | 0.26 | 0.97 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:12 | 0.04 | 0.80 |
| Rasmus Ristolainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:39 | 0.18 | 0.67 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:20 | 0.54 | 0.61 |
| Garnet Hathaway | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:39 | 0.03 | 0.58 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 28:57 | 0.19 | 0.54 |
| Nikita Grebenkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:55 | 0.00 | 0.24 |
| Carl Grundstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:51 | 0.36 | 0.22 |
| Alex Bump | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:29 | 0.19 | 0.22 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:34 | 0.00 | 0.18 |
| Garrett Wilson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:06 | 0.00 | 0.09 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:25 | 0.06 | -0.16 |
| Emil Andrae | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:24 | 0.00 | -0.19 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 24:52 | 0.30 | 0.89 |
| William Eklund | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:05 | 0.05 | 0.53 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:48 | 0.05 | 0.30 |
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 24:31 | 0.45 | 0.28 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:38 | 0.01 | 0.25 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:28 | 0.08 | 0.22 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:24 | 0.29 | 0.18 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:22 | 0.11 | 0.09 |
| Will Smith | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 22:49 | 0.26 | 0.05 |
| Ryan Reaves | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Shakir Mukhamadullin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:51 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Michael Misa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:53 | 0.22 | -0.12 |
| John Klingberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:44 | 0.00 | -0.18 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:49 | 0.05 | -0.21 |
| Nick Leddy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:57 | 0.00 | -0.29 |
| Philipp Kurashev | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:28 | 0.00 | -0.42 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:39 | 0.01 | -0.49 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:07 | 0.03 | -0.60 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Vladar | Philadelphia Flyers | 24 | 25 | 96.0% | 0.91 | W |
| Alex Nedeljkovic | San Jose Sharks | 24 | 26 | 92.3% | 1.33 | L |
Analysis
The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the San Jose Sharks 4–1 on Mar 21, 2026.
San Jose Sharks generated 2.25 expected goals to Philadelphia Flyers's 4.56 — the run of play matched the result, with Philadelphia Flyers earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Owen Tippett led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.56 on 1 goal, 5 shots on goal.
Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 24 of 26, worth 1.33 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Philadelphia Flyers vs San Jose Sharks game?
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4–1 on Mar 21, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Philadelphia Flyers 4, San Jose Sharks 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Owen Tippett led all skaters at 1.56, on 1G, 0A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
San Jose Sharks generated 2.25 expected goals and Philadelphia Flyers generated 4.56, so Philadelphia Flyers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Philadelphia Flyers put 28 shots on goal and San Jose Sharks put 25. High-danger chances went 18 to 9.
How did the goaltenders play?
Dan Vladar stopped 24 of 25 (0.91 goals saved above expected); Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 24 of 26 (1.33 goals saved above expected).