Vancouver Canucks at San Jose Sharks
NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and the San Jose Sharks on Apr 11, 2026. Final score: Vancouver Canucks 4, San Jose Sharks 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 11, 2026 |
| Venue | SAP Center at San Jose |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 4 |
| San Jose Sharks score | 3 |
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 | Igor Chernyshov | L | 2 | 0 | 4 | 17:59 | 1.14 | 2.24 |
| 2nd | Macklin Celebrini | C | 0 | 2 | 5 | 22:14 | 0.67 | 1.93 |
| 3rd | Victor Mancini | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:19 | 0.01 | 1.31 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vancouver Canucks–San Jose Sharks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 16:19 | SJS | Igor Chernyshov | Macklin Celebrini | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 05:56 | VAN | Marco Rossi | Victor Mancini | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 09:02 | SJS | Tyler Toffoli | Sam Dickinson, Michael Misa | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 17:37 | VAN | Jake DeBrusk | Filip Hronek, Elias Pettersson | 4v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 12:44 | SJS | Igor Chernyshov | Macklin Celebrini, Dmitry Orlov | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 17:00 | VAN | Teddy Blueger | Linus Karlsson | 4v5 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | SJS | Macklin Celebrini | — | 1v0 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | VAN | Jake DeBrusk | — | 0v1 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | VAN | Linus Karlsson | — | 0v1 | 3–3 |
Team Comparison
| Vancouver Canucks | San Jose Sharks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 41 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.94 | 4.72 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 22 |
| Corsi % | 54.1% | 45.9% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 56.9% | 43.1% |
| Hits | 18 | 28 |
| Blocks | 12 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 4 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Mancini | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:19 | 0.01 | 1.31 |
| Teddy Blueger | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:15 | 0.51 | 1.31 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 17:46 | 1.37 | 1.25 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:48 | 0.52 | 0.96 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:52 | 0.07 | 0.79 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:48 | 0.09 | 0.78 |
| Nils Hoglander | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:20 | 0.07 | 0.69 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:15 | 0.27 | 0.18 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 18:33 | 0.66 | 0.17 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:59 | 0.08 | 0.15 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 30:55 | 0.52 | 0.10 |
| Ty Mueller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:02 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Max Sasson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:24 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:45 | 0.01 | -0.64 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:52 | 0.06 | -0.71 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:30 | 0.33 | -0.72 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:11 | 0.47 | -0.89 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:47 | 0.04 | -1.04 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Igor Chernyshov | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 17:59 | 1.14 | 2.24 |
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 22:14 | 0.67 | 1.93 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 12:04 | 0.32 | 1.17 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:44 | 0.00 | 1.16 |
| Michael Misa | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 11:58 | 0.20 | 0.86 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:02 | 0.04 | 0.57 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:27 | 0.02 | 0.47 |
| Shakir Mukhamadullin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:07 | 0.21 | 0.39 |
| Vincent Desharnais | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:43 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Will Smith | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:26 | 0.52 | 0.26 |
| William Eklund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:32 | 0.82 | 0.25 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:26 | 0.07 | 0.20 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:35 | 0.04 | 0.18 |
| Nick Leddy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:22 | 0.06 | 0.16 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:43 | 0.51 | 0.00 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:51 | 0.00 | -0.04 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:26 | 0.00 | -0.22 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:18 | 0.36 | -0.45 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Lankinen | Vancouver Canucks | 29 | 32 | 90.3% | 0.76 | W |
| Yaroslav Askarov | San Jose Sharks | 38 | 41 | 92.7% | 0.72 | O |
Analysis
The Vancouver Canucks defeated the San Jose Sharks 4–3 on Apr 11, 2026, a one-goal game.
San Jose Sharks generated 4.72 expected goals to Vancouver Canucks's 4.94 — Vancouver Canucks edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Igor Chernyshov led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.24 on 2 goals, 4 shots on goal.
Kevin Lankinen stopped 29 of 32, worth 0.76 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vancouver Canucks vs San Jose Sharks game?
The Vancouver Canucks beat the San Jose Sharks 4–3 on Apr 11, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vancouver Canucks 4, San Jose Sharks 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Igor Chernyshov led all skaters at 2.24, on 2G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
San Jose Sharks generated 4.72 expected goals and Vancouver Canucks generated 4.94, so Vancouver Canucks created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vancouver Canucks put 41 shots on goal and San Jose Sharks put 31. High-danger chances went 17 to 22.
How did the goaltenders play?
Kevin Lankinen stopped 29 of 32 (0.76 goals saved above expected); Yaroslav Askarov stopped 38 of 41 (0.72 goals saved above expected).