Los Angeles Kings at San Jose Sharks
NHL game between the Los Angeles Kings and the San Jose Sharks on Oct 03, 2026. Final score: Los Angeles Kings 4, San Jose Sharks 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 03, 2026 |
| Venue | SAP Center at San Jose |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 4 |
| San Jose Sharks 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 | Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 2 | 5 | 20:44 | 0.07 | 1.81 |
| 2nd | Quinton Byfield | R | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22:40 | 0.95 | 1.61 |
| 3rd | Artemi Panarin | L | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22:21 | 0.47 | 1.53 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Los Angeles Kings–San Jose Sharks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 15:50 | LAK | Adrian Kempe | Artemi Panarin, Brandt Clarke | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 01:48 | SJS | Tyler Toffoli | Ivar Stenberg, Macklin Celebrini | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 09:52 | SJS | Kiefer Sherwood | — | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 12:32 | SJS | Nolan Allan | Michael Misa, Igor Chernyshov | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 19:58 | LAK | Quinton Byfield | Mats Zuccarello, Adrian Kempe | 4v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 04:08 | SJS | Igor Chernyshov | Tyler Toffoli, Jacob Trouba | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 10:21 | LAK | Erik Haula | Erik Gustafsson, Brandt Clarke | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 15:00 | LAK | Artemi Panarin | Quinton Byfield | 5v5 | 4–4 |
| OT 03:18 | SJS | Igor Chernyshov | Macklin Celebrini | 3v3 | 4–5 |
Team Comparison
| Los Angeles Kings | San Jose Sharks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 35 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.55 | 1.89 |
| High-danger shots | 23 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 59.5% | 40.5% |
| Power play | 2/3 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 53.1% | 46.9% |
| Hits | 19 | 23 |
| Blocks | 12 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 23 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 5 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 20:44 | 0.07 | 1.81 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 22:40 | 0.95 | 1.61 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 22:21 | 0.47 | 1.53 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 22:00 | 1.56 | 1.29 |
| Erik Haula | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:45 | 0.18 | 1.18 |
| Erik Gustafsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:15 | 0.03 | 1.08 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:12 | 0.00 | 1.05 |
| Joel Armia | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:27 | 0.05 | 0.83 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:17 | 0.01 | 0.75 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:18 | 0.11 | 0.62 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:30 | 0.20 | 0.52 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:45 | 0.38 | 0.51 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:07 | 0.10 | 0.49 |
| Corey Perry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9:57 | 0.20 | 0.41 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:56 | 0.01 | -0.13 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:38 | 0.07 | -0.19 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:15 | 0.14 | -0.29 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:25 | 0.01 | -0.30 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:49 | 0.15 | 1.32 |
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 21:42 | 0.09 | 1.00 |
| Ivar Stenberg | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:37 | 0.00 | 0.97 |
| Igor Chernyshov | L | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 16:23 | 0.12 | 0.91 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:14 | 0.21 | 0.52 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 14:31 | 0.53 | 0.50 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:55 | 0.02 | 0.29 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:43 | 0.08 | 0.28 |
| Nolan Allan | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:00 | 0.05 | 0.27 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:49 | 0.04 | 0.24 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:43 | 0.10 | 0.13 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:23 | 0.10 | 0.06 |
| Will Smith | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:41 | 0.20 | 0.02 |
| Michael Kesselring | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:15 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:12 | 0.07 | -0.14 |
| Michael Misa | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:14 | 0.00 | -0.44 |
| Luca Cagnoni | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:21 | 0.12 | -0.46 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:51 | 0.00 | -0.52 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Forsberg | Los Angeles Kings | 20 | 25 | 80.0% | -3.13 | O |
| Yaroslav Askarov | San Jose Sharks | 31 | 35 | 88.6% | 0.55 | W |
Analysis
The San Jose Sharks defeated the Los Angeles Kings 5–4 on Oct 03, 2026, a one-goal game.
San Jose Sharks generated 1.89 expected goals to Los Angeles Kings's 4.55 — Los Angeles Kings owned the better of the chances but San Jose Sharks took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Brandt Clarke led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.81 on 2 assists, 5 shots on goal.
Yaroslav Askarov stopped 31 of 35, worth 0.55 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Los Angeles Kings vs San Jose Sharks game?
The San Jose Sharks beat the Los Angeles Kings 5–4 on Oct 03, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was San Jose Sharks 5, Los Angeles Kings 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Brandt Clarke led all skaters at 1.81, on 0G, 2A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
San Jose Sharks generated 1.89 expected goals and Los Angeles Kings generated 4.55, so Los Angeles Kings created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Los Angeles Kings put 35 shots on goal and San Jose Sharks put 25. High-danger chances went 23 to 17.
How did the goaltenders play?
Anton Forsberg stopped 20 of 25 (-3.13 goals saved above expected); Yaroslav Askarov stopped 31 of 35 (0.55 goals saved above expected).