Toronto Maple Leafs at San Jose Sharks
NHL game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the San Jose Sharks on Apr 02, 2026. Final score: Toronto Maple Leafs 1, San Jose Sharks 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 02, 2026 |
| Venue | SAP Center at San Jose |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 1 |
| 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 | Zack Ostapchuk | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:15 | 0.15 | 2.01 |
| 2nd | William Eklund | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:01 | 0.36 | 1.73 |
| 3rd | Adam Gaudette | R | 1 | 0 | 3 | 11:02 | 1.03 | 1.41 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Toronto Maple Leafs–San Jose Sharks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:27 | SJS | Zack Ostapchuk | Barclay Goodrow, Dmitry Orlov | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 17:43 | SJS | Collin Graf | Michael Misa, Tyler Toffoli | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 01:42 | SJS | William Eklund | Alexander Wennberg, Kiefer Sherwood | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 06:43 | TOR | John Tavares | Easton Cowan, William Nylander | 4v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 19:03 | SJS | Adam Gaudette | William Eklund, Zack Ostapchuk | 5v6 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| Toronto Maple Leafs | San Jose Sharks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 19 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.40 | 2.64 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 7 |
| Corsi % | 49.1% | 50.9% |
| Power play | 1/1 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 46.7% | 53.3% |
| Hits | 21 | 17 |
| Blocks | 15 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 4 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:13 | 0.67 | 0.64 |
| William Nylander | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:45 | 0.09 | 0.57 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:22 | 0.00 | 0.50 |
| Philippe Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:52 | 0.14 | 0.43 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:56 | 0.02 | 0.27 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:42 | 0.27 | 0.26 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:43 | 0.18 | 0.26 |
| Dakota Joshua | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:29 | 0.11 | 0.18 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:03 | 0.29 | 0.15 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:36 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:49 | 0.21 | 0.06 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:02 | 0.00 | -0.14 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:52 | 0.16 | -0.15 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:36 | 0.30 | -0.17 |
| Bo Groulx | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:11 | 0.00 | -0.25 |
| Jacob Quillan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:32 | 0.00 | -0.28 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:03 | 0.00 | -0.36 |
| Brandon Carlo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:57 | 0.01 | -0.56 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 11:15 | 0.15 | 2.01 |
| William Eklund | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:01 | 0.36 | 1.73 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 11:02 | 1.03 | 1.41 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:07 | 0.09 | 1.26 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:57 | 0.06 | 1.23 |
| Collin Graf | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:53 | 0.19 | 1.21 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:21 | 0.14 | 0.92 |
| Michael Misa | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:24 | 0.20 | 0.92 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:05 | 0.09 | 0.88 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:36 | 0.07 | 0.67 |
| Vincent Desharnais | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:05 | 0.00 | 0.61 |
| Shakir Mukhamadullin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:24 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Nick Leddy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:56 | 0.04 | -0.01 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:49 | 0.03 | -0.07 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:44 | 0.01 | -0.11 |
| Will Smith | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:43 | 0.10 | -0.39 |
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:06 | 0.12 | -0.39 |
| Igor Chernyshov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:24 | 0.03 | -0.52 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Stolarz | Toronto Maple Leafs | 21 | 24 | 87.5% | -0.94 | L |
| Alex Nedeljkovic | San Jose Sharks | 19 | 20 | 94.7% | 1.45 | W |
Analysis
The San Jose Sharks defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4–1 on Apr 02, 2026.
San Jose Sharks generated 2.64 expected goals to Toronto Maple Leafs's 2.4 — the run of play matched the result, with San Jose Sharks earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Zack Ostapchuk led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.01 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 19 of 20, worth 1.45 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Toronto Maple Leafs vs San Jose Sharks game?
The San Jose Sharks beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4–1 on Apr 02, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was San Jose Sharks 4, Toronto Maple Leafs 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Zack Ostapchuk led all skaters at 2.01, on 1G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
San Jose Sharks generated 2.64 expected goals and Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.4, so San Jose Sharks created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Toronto Maple Leafs put 19 shots on goal and San Jose Sharks put 25. High-danger chances went 10 to 7.
How did the goaltenders play?
Anthony Stolarz stopped 21 of 24 (-0.94 goals saved above expected); Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 19 of 20 (1.45 goals saved above expected).