San Jose Sharks at Winnipeg Jets
NHL game between the San Jose Sharks and the Winnipeg Jets on Apr 16, 2026. Final score: San Jose Sharks 6, Winnipeg Jets 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Venue | Canada Life Centre |
| San Jose Sharks score | 6 |
| Winnipeg Jets score | 1 |
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 | William Eklund | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 14:24 | 0.40 | 2.08 |
| 2nd | Macklin Celebrini | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 14:41 | 0.28 | 1.98 |
| 3rd | John Klingberg | D | 0 | 3 | 0 | 20:54 | 0.01 | 1.82 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (San Jose Sharks–Winnipeg Jets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:28 | WPG | Cole Koepke | — | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 06:26 | SJS | Igor Chernyshov | William Eklund, Macklin Celebrini | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 16:54 | SJS | Will Smith | Macklin Celebrini, John Klingberg | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 05:51 | SJS | Collin Graf | — | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 18:01 | SJS | Michael Misa | William Eklund, John Klingberg | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 2nd 19:55 | SJS | William Eklund | Mario Ferraro, Kiefer Sherwood | 5v5 | 5–1 |
| 3rd 01:14 | SJS | Macklin Celebrini | John Klingberg, Will Smith | 5v5 | 6–1 |
Team Comparison
| San Jose Sharks | Winnipeg Jets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 33 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.06 | 2.73 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 4 |
| Corsi % | 48.2% | 51.8% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 42.6% | 57.4% |
| Hits | 15 | 10 |
| Blocks | 10 | 7 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 4 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Eklund | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 14:24 | 0.40 | 2.08 |
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 14:41 | 0.28 | 1.98 |
| John Klingberg | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 20:54 | 0.01 | 1.82 |
| Will Smith | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 13:38 | 0.29 | 1.34 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:22 | 0.02 | 1.04 |
| Collin Graf | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:33 | 0.45 | 0.80 |
| Igor Chernyshov | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:23 | 0.34 | 0.75 |
| Michael Misa | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 13:34 | 0.77 | 0.75 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14:05 | 0.22 | 0.74 |
| Luca Cagnoni | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:07 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Philipp Kurashev | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:47 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:39 | 0.24 | 0.05 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:07 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:30 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:08 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Ty Dellandrea | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:44 | 0.69 | -0.05 |
| Shakir Mukhamadullin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:24 | 0.16 | -0.10 |
| Pavol Regenda | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:00 | 0.00 | -0.55 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Koepke | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:52 | 0.15 | 0.85 |
| Nikita Chibrikov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:37 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| Haydn Fleury | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:59 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:24 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Kyle Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 18:18 | 0.93 | 0.05 |
| Brayden Yager | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:17 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Isak Rosen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:25 | 0.18 | 0.00 |
| Jonathan Toews | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:10 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Colin Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:38 | 0.11 | 0.00 |
| Brad Lambert | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:44 | 0.14 | 0.00 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:45 | 0.00 | -0.00 |
| Nino Niederreiter | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:37 | 0.28 | -0.05 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:17 | 0.08 | -0.05 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:42 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| Mark Scheifele | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:34 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Josh Morrissey | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:36 | 0.08 | -0.10 |
| Cole Perfetti | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:16 | 0.14 | -0.10 |
| Ville Heinola | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:54 | 0.00 | -0.30 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Nedeljkovic | San Jose Sharks | 26 | 27 | 96.2% | 0.73 | W |
| Eric Comrie | Winnipeg Jets | 27 | 33 | 81.8% | -3.75 | L |
Analysis
The San Jose Sharks defeated the Winnipeg Jets 6–1 on Apr 16, 2026, a decisive 5-goal win.
Winnipeg Jets generated 2.73 expected goals to San Jose Sharks's 4.06 — the run of play matched the result, with San Jose Sharks earning the better chances as well as the goals.
William Eklund led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.08 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 26 of 27, worth 0.73 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the San Jose Sharks vs Winnipeg Jets game?
The San Jose Sharks beat the Winnipeg Jets 6–1 on Apr 16, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was San Jose Sharks 6, Winnipeg Jets 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — William Eklund led all skaters at 2.08, on 1G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Winnipeg Jets generated 2.73 expected goals and San Jose Sharks generated 4.06, so San Jose Sharks created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
San Jose Sharks put 33 shots on goal and Winnipeg Jets put 26. High-danger chances went 13 to 4.
How did the goaltenders play?
Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 26 of 27 (0.73 goals saved above expected); Eric Comrie stopped 27 of 33 (-3.75 goals saved above expected).