San Jose Sharks at Chicago Blackhawks
NHL game between the San Jose Sharks and the Chicago Blackhawks on Apr 15, 2026. Final score: San Jose Sharks 2, Chicago Blackhawks 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Venue | United Center |
| San Jose Sharks score | 2 |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 5 |
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 | Louis Crevier | D | 2 | 0 | 2 | 19:09 | 0.20 | 1.60 |
| 2nd | Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 2 | 0 | 18:17 | 0.00 | 1.58 |
| 3rd | Michael Misa | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 14:37 | 0.12 | 0.90 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (San Jose Sharks–Chicago Blackhawks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:09 | SJS | Mario Ferraro | Kiefer Sherwood | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 05:17 | SJS | Michael Misa | Dmitry Orlov, Kiefer Sherwood | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 19:30 | CHI | Sam Rinzel | Ryan Donato | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 03:51 | CHI | Louis Crevier | Connor Bedard | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 08:35 | CHI | Ryan Greene | Ethan Del Mastro, Andre Burakovsky | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 10:32 | CHI | Louis Crevier | Tyler Bertuzzi | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 14:44 | CHI | Nick Lardis | Connor Bedard, Wyatt Kaiser | 5v5 | 2–5 |
Team Comparison
| San Jose Sharks | Chicago Blackhawks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 17 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.61 | 2.88 |
| High-danger shots | 5 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 46.7% | 53.3% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 52.4% | 47.6% |
| Hits | 26 | 13 |
| Blocks | 10 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 3 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 18:17 | 0.00 | 1.58 |
| Michael Misa | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:37 | 0.12 | 0.90 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:44 | 0.11 | 0.80 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:29 | 0.04 | 0.59 |
| Vincent Desharnais | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:45 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:25 | 0.11 | 0.20 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:34 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9:46 | 0.30 | 0.10 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:52 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:53 | 0.25 | 0.10 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:11 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Luca Cagnoni | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:06 | 0.08 | 0.00 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:07 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| William Eklund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:03 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Will Smith | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:59 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Igor Chernyshov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:33 | 0.10 | -0.10 |
| Shakir Mukhamadullin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:06 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:54 | 0.24 | -0.10 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Crevier | D | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 19:09 | 0.20 | 1.60 |
| Nick Lardis | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:59 | 0.14 | 0.85 |
| Connor Bedard | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 17:51 | 0.03 | 0.83 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:00 | 0.02 | 0.80 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:09 | 0.52 | 0.80 |
| Ethan Del Mastro | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:01 | 0.02 | 0.79 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:30 | 0.08 | 0.79 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 16:03 | 0.62 | 0.59 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:51 | 0.04 | 0.59 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:14 | 0.14 | 0.54 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:20 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Anton Frondell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:14 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Frank Nazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:51 | 0.15 | 0.10 |
| Landon Slaggert | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:40 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:51 | 0.24 | 0.05 |
| Sam Lafferty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:44 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:02 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Kevin Korchinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:00 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaroslav Askarov | San Jose Sharks | 19 | 24 | 79.2% | -3.28 | L |
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 15 | 17 | 88.2% | -0.84 | W |
Analysis
The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the San Jose Sharks 5–2 on Apr 15, 2026.
Chicago Blackhawks generated 2.88 expected goals to San Jose Sharks's 1.61 — the run of play matched the result, with Chicago Blackhawks earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Louis Crevier led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.6 on 2 goals, 2 shots on goal.
Spencer Knight stopped 15 of 17, worth -0.84 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the San Jose Sharks vs Chicago Blackhawks game?
The Chicago Blackhawks beat the San Jose Sharks 5–2 on Apr 15, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Chicago Blackhawks 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 — Louis Crevier led all skaters at 1.6, on 2G, 0A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Chicago Blackhawks generated 2.88 expected goals and San Jose Sharks generated 1.61, so Chicago Blackhawks created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
San Jose Sharks put 17 shots on goal and Chicago Blackhawks put 24. High-danger chances went 5 to 16.
How did the goaltenders play?
Yaroslav Askarov stopped 19 of 24 (-3.28 goals saved above expected); Spencer Knight stopped 15 of 17 (-0.84 goals saved above expected).