Anaheim Ducks at San Jose Sharks
NHL game between the Anaheim Ducks and the San Jose Sharks on Apr 01, 2026. Final score: Anaheim Ducks 3, San Jose Sharks 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 01, 2026 |
| Venue | SAP Center at San Jose |
| Anaheim Ducks score | 3 |
| San Jose Sharks score | 4 |
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 | Macklin Celebrini | C | 2 | 2 | 4 | 24:03 | 0.38 | 3.36 |
| 2nd | Will Smith | C | 1 | 2 | 2 | 18:31 | 0.14 | 2.20 |
| 3rd | Drew Helleson | D | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11:54 | 0.00 | 1.81 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Anaheim Ducks–San Jose Sharks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:37 | SJS | Will Smith | Macklin Celebrini | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 17:47 | ANA | Ryan Poehling | Drew Helleson, Lukas Dostal | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 14:59 | ANA | Alex Killorn | Drew Helleson, Jackson LaCombe | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 00:27 | SJS | Macklin Celebrini | Will Smith, Collin Graf | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 04:04 | ANA | Troy Terry | — | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 18:21 | SJS | Macklin Celebrini | Dmitry Orlov, Will Smith | 6v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 19:29 | SJS | Alexander Wennberg | Macklin Celebrini, Sam Dickinson | 5v5 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| Anaheim Ducks | San Jose Sharks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 21 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.98 | 2.27 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 54.1% | 45.9% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 41.4% | 58.6% |
| Hits | 20 | 25 |
| Blocks | 15 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 9 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 9 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Helleson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11:54 | 0.00 | 1.81 |
| Troy Terry | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 19:21 | 0.71 | 1.60 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:37 | 0.14 | 1.19 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:23 | 0.01 | 0.94 |
| Leo Carlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19:48 | 0.45 | 0.77 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:22 | 0.51 | 0.62 |
| Jeffrey Viel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:24 | 0.02 | 0.54 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:44 | 0.00 | 0.38 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:29 | 0.22 | 0.38 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:13 | 0.05 | 0.32 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:32 | 0.02 | 0.19 |
| Nathan Gaucher | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:08 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:56 | 0.06 | 0.02 |
| Ian Moore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:24 | 0.03 | 0.01 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:44 | 0.11 | -0.12 |
| Mikael Granlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:30 | 0.18 | -0.15 |
| Frank Vatrano | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:31 | 0.08 | -0.20 |
| Tim Washe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:35 | 0.01 | -0.35 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 24:03 | 0.38 | 3.36 |
| Will Smith | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 18:31 | 0.14 | 2.20 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:36 | 0.00 | 1.39 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:50 | 0.09 | 0.87 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:45 | 0.06 | 0.45 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:48 | 0.22 | 0.36 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:48 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Ty Dellandrea | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9:33 | 0.49 | 0.08 |
| Nick Leddy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:48 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:28 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Michael Misa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:18 | 0.13 | 0.03 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:26 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:37 | 0.07 | 0.02 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:10 | 0.11 | -0.01 |
| Shakir Mukhamadullin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:00 | 0.02 | -0.18 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:04 | 0.28 | -0.45 |
| William Eklund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:44 | 0.07 | -0.59 |
| Vincent Desharnais | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:16 | 0.00 | -0.82 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lukas Dostal | Anaheim Ducks | 17 | 21 | 81.0% | -1.92 | L |
| Yaroslav Askarov | San Jose Sharks | 28 | 31 | 90.3% | -0.37 | W |
Analysis
The San Jose Sharks defeated the Anaheim Ducks 4–3 on Apr 01, 2026, a one-goal game.
San Jose Sharks generated 2.27 expected goals to Anaheim Ducks's 2.98 — Anaheim Ducks owned the better of the chances but San Jose Sharks took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Macklin Celebrini led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.36 on 2 goals, 2 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Anaheim Ducks vs San Jose Sharks game?
The San Jose Sharks beat the Anaheim Ducks 4–3 on Apr 01, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was San Jose Sharks 4, Anaheim Ducks 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Macklin Celebrini led all skaters at 3.36, on 2G, 2A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
San Jose Sharks generated 2.27 expected goals and Anaheim Ducks generated 2.98, so Anaheim Ducks created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Anaheim Ducks put 31 shots on goal and San Jose Sharks put 21. High-danger chances went 12 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Lukas Dostal stopped 17 of 21 (-1.92 goals saved above expected); Yaroslav Askarov stopped 28 of 31 (-0.37 goals saved above expected).