San Jose Sharks at Anaheim Ducks
NHL game between the San Jose Sharks and the Anaheim Ducks on Apr 09, 2026. Final score: San Jose Sharks 1, Anaheim Ducks 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 09, 2026 |
| Venue | Honda Center |
| San Jose Sharks score | 1 |
| Anaheim Ducks score | 6 |
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 | John Carlson | D | 3 | 0 | 3 | 20:16 | 0.19 | 3.93 |
| 2nd | Beckett Sennecke | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 16:08 | 0.35 | 2.39 |
| 3rd | Mikael Granlund | C | 0 | 2 | 0 | 15:38 | 0.00 | 2.38 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (San Jose Sharks–Anaheim Ducks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:59 | ANA | Leo Carlsson | Chris Kreider, Pavel Mintyukov | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 06:20 | ANA | John Carlson | Mikael Granlund, Pavel Mintyukov | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 05:15 | ANA | Alex Killorn | Beckett Sennecke | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 3rd 10:31 | ANA | John Carlson | Troy Terry, Beckett Sennecke | 5v4 | 0–4 |
| 3rd 12:40 | SJS | Shakir Mukhamadullin | Tyler Toffoli | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 14:03 | ANA | John Carlson | Troy Terry, Mikael Granlund | 5v3 | 1–5 |
| 3rd 17:32 | ANA | Frank Vatrano | Mason McTavish | 5v5 | 1–6 |
Team Comparison
| San Jose Sharks | Anaheim Ducks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 19 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.44 | 2.93 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 7 |
| Corsi % | 50.9% | 49.1% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 42.2% | 57.8% |
| Hits | 33 | 19 |
| Blocks | 9 | 22 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 9 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakir Mukhamadullin | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:32 | 0.08 | 0.29 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:11 | 0.04 | 0.18 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:24 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:39 | 0.07 | -0.07 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:17 | 0.09 | -0.07 |
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:14 | 0.08 | -0.15 |
| Will Smith | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:58 | 0.04 | -0.24 |
| William Eklund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:23 | 0.07 | -0.26 |
| Ty Dellandrea | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:07 | 0.00 | -0.32 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:40 | 0.31 | -0.32 |
| Vincent Desharnais | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:42 | 0.10 | -0.33 |
| Michael Misa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:44 | 0.00 | -0.34 |
| Pavol Regenda | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:32 | 0.20 | -0.40 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:29 | 0.00 | -0.41 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:21 | 0.02 | -0.57 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:33 | 0.02 | -0.91 |
| Nick Leddy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:51 | 0.00 | -1.20 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:11 | 0.25 | -1.38 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | D | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 20:16 | 0.19 | 3.93 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16:08 | 0.35 | 2.39 |
| Mikael Granlund | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 15:38 | 0.00 | 2.38 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18:15 | 0.04 | 2.08 |
| Troy Terry | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 18:15 | 0.62 | 2.02 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:22 | 0.37 | 1.79 |
| Leo Carlsson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 15:44 | 0.54 | 1.50 |
| Frank Vatrano | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:15 | 0.08 | 1.01 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12:28 | 0.17 | 1.01 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14:49 | 0.30 | 0.93 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:49 | 0.05 | 0.85 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:26 | 0.07 | 0.75 |
| Ian Moore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:30 | 0.00 | 0.60 |
| Tim Washe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:45 | 0.00 | 0.56 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:59 | 0.00 | 0.45 |
| Tyson Hinds | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:44 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Drew Helleson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:54 | 0.00 | 0.19 |
| Jeffrey Viel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:43 | 0.06 | -0.26 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaroslav Askarov | San Jose Sharks | 24 | 30 | 80.0% | -3.33 | L |
| Lukas Dostal | Anaheim Ducks | 18 | 19 | 94.7% | 0.44 | W |
Analysis
The Anaheim Ducks defeated the San Jose Sharks 6–1 on Apr 09, 2026, a decisive 5-goal win.
Anaheim Ducks generated 2.93 expected goals to San Jose Sharks's 1.44 — the run of play matched the result, with Anaheim Ducks earning the better chances as well as the goals.
John Carlson led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.93 on 3 goals, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the San Jose Sharks vs Anaheim Ducks game?
The Anaheim Ducks beat the San Jose Sharks 6–1 on Apr 09, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Anaheim Ducks 6, San Jose Sharks 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — John Carlson led all skaters at 3.93, on 3G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Anaheim Ducks generated 2.93 expected goals and San Jose Sharks generated 1.44, so Anaheim Ducks created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
San Jose Sharks put 19 shots on goal and Anaheim Ducks put 30. High-danger chances went 11 to 7.
How did the goaltenders play?
Yaroslav Askarov stopped 24 of 30 (-3.33 goals saved above expected); Lukas Dostal stopped 18 of 19 (0.44 goals saved above expected).