Edmonton Oilers at San Jose Sharks
NHL game between the Edmonton Oilers and the San Jose Sharks on Apr 08, 2026. Final score: Edmonton Oilers 5, San Jose Sharks 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 08, 2026 |
| Venue | SAP Center at San Jose |
| Edmonton Oilers score | 5 |
| San Jose Sharks score | 2 |
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 | Connor McDavid | C | 3 | 2 | 8 | 21:10 | 0.59 | 4.16 |
| 2nd | Evan Bouchard | D | 0 | 2 | 0 | 22:32 | 0.07 | 2.09 |
| 3rd | Vasily Podkolzin | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:48 | 0.20 | 1.89 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Edmonton Oilers–San Jose Sharks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:27 | SJS | Macklin Celebrini | Dmitry Orlov, Will Smith | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 06:18 | EDM | Connor McDavid | Evan Bouchard, Vasily Podkolzin | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 18:38 | EDM | Vasily Podkolzin | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Connor McDavid | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 03:33 | EDM | Jack Roslovic | Connor McDavid | 4v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 04:37 | SJS | Kiefer Sherwood | Alexander Wennberg, William Eklund | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 05:53 | EDM | Connor McDavid | Evan Bouchard, Mattias Ekholm | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 2nd 14:13 | EDM | Connor McDavid | Jack Roslovic | 5v5 | 5–2 |
Team Comparison
| Edmonton Oilers | San Jose Sharks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 14 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.74 | 1.82 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 58.6% | 41.4% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 48.9% | 51.1% |
| Hits | 33 | 19 |
| Blocks | 12 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 7 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | C | 3 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 21:10 | 0.59 | 4.16 |
| Evan Bouchard | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 22:32 | 0.07 | 2.09 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16:48 | 0.20 | 1.89 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 12:48 | 0.36 | 1.39 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:08 | 0.03 | 1.24 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:39 | 0.00 | 1.07 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:17 | 0.00 | 0.88 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:31 | 0.17 | 0.75 |
| Max Jones | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:22 | 0.00 | 0.62 |
| Colton Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:27 | 0.00 | 0.59 |
| Jason Dickinson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:06 | 0.08 | 0.56 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:10 | 0.01 | 0.52 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:35 | 0.28 | 0.20 |
| Adam Henrique | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:23 | 0.01 | 0.07 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:45 | 0.23 | 0.03 |
| Jake Walman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:14 | 0.07 | -0.02 |
| Josh Samanski | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:19 | 0.24 | -0.09 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:57 | 0.02 | -0.29 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:01 | 0.55 | 1.17 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:52 | 0.00 | 0.88 |
| William Eklund | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:20 | 0.14 | 0.85 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:38 | 0.00 | 0.56 |
| Vincent Desharnais | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:58 | 0.02 | 0.44 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:41 | 0.02 | 0.24 |
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 21:48 | 0.23 | 0.24 |
| John Klingberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:49 | 0.00 | 0.11 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:24 | 0.16 | 0.10 |
| Will Smith | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:40 | 0.23 | -0.02 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:59 | 0.00 | -0.11 |
| Michael Misa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:34 | 0.13 | -0.16 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:24 | 0.00 | -0.29 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:47 | 0.00 | -0.33 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:27 | 0.01 | -0.35 |
| Igor Chernyshov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:25 | 0.06 | -0.54 |
| Nick Leddy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:00 | 0.01 | -1.33 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:54 | 0.04 | -1.51 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Ingram | Edmonton Oilers | 8 | 10 | 80.0% | -0.64 | W |
| Tristan Jarry | Edmonton Oilers | 4 | 4 | 100.0% | 0.23 | |
| Alex Nedeljkovic | San Jose Sharks | 21 | 26 | 80.8% | -2.64 | L |
Analysis
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the San Jose Sharks 5–2 on Apr 08, 2026.
San Jose Sharks generated 1.82 expected goals to Edmonton Oilers's 2.74 — the run of play matched the result, with Edmonton Oilers earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Connor McDavid led all skaters with a Game Score of 4.16 on 3 goals, 2 assists, 8 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Edmonton Oilers vs San Jose Sharks game?
The Edmonton Oilers beat the San Jose Sharks 5–2 on Apr 08, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Edmonton Oilers 5, San Jose Sharks 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Connor McDavid led all skaters at 4.16, on 3G, 2A and 8 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
San Jose Sharks generated 1.82 expected goals and Edmonton Oilers generated 2.74, so Edmonton Oilers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Edmonton Oilers put 26 shots on goal and San Jose Sharks put 14. High-danger chances went 10 to 9.
How did the goaltenders play?
Connor Ingram stopped 8 of 10 (-0.64 goals saved above expected); Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 21 of 26 (-2.64 goals saved above expected).