San Jose Sharks at Dallas Stars
NHL game between the San Jose Sharks and the Dallas Stars on Oct 05, 2026. Final score: San Jose Sharks 0, Dallas Stars 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 05, 2026 |
| Venue | American Airlines Center |
| San Jose Sharks score | 0 |
| Dallas Stars 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 | Miro Heiskanen | D | 1 | 0 | 2 | 20:37 | 0.13 | 2.50 |
| 2nd | Jason Robertson | L | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17:46 | 0.61 | 2.41 |
| 3rd | Roope Hintz | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 15:31 | 0.44 | 2.05 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (San Jose Sharks–Dallas Stars) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 18:51 | DAL | Miro Heiskanen | Roope Hintz, Jamie Benn | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 03:17 | DAL | Joel Kiviranta | Oskar Bäck, Radek Faksa | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 06:19 | DAL | Jamie Benn | Jason Robertson, Roope Hintz | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 16:30 | DAL | Jason Robertson | — | 5v5 | 0–4 |
| 3rd 15:22 | DAL | Mikko Rantanen | Sam Steel | 5v5 | 0–5 |
Team Comparison
| San Jose Sharks | Dallas Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 14 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.75 | 3.79 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 30 |
| Corsi % | 34.6% | 65.3% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 43.2% | 56.8% |
| Hits | 30 | 11 |
| Blocks | 21 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 10 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 2 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:02 | 0.16 | 0.16 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:42 | 0.10 | -0.07 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:35 | 0.16 | -0.10 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:14 | 0.00 | -0.18 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:39 | 0.15 | -0.27 |
| Ivar Stenberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:45 | 0.07 | -0.28 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:12 | 0.12 | -0.36 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:19 | 0.07 | -0.39 |
| Ty Dellandrea | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:20 | 0.00 | -0.47 |
| Luca Cagnoni | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:01 | 0.00 | -0.52 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:50 | 0.00 | -0.61 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:05 | 0.41 | -0.72 |
| Will Smith | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:28 | 0.08 | -0.79 |
| Michael Misa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:22 | 0.33 | -0.81 |
| Igor Chernyshov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:03 | 0.02 | -0.84 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:28 | 0.01 | -0.91 |
| Michael Kesselring | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:50 | 0.02 | -1.62 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:16 | 0.05 | -1.86 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:37 | 0.13 | 2.50 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 17:46 | 0.61 | 2.41 |
| Roope Hintz | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 15:31 | 0.44 | 2.05 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:34 | 0.20 | 2.03 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 14:20 | 0.36 | 1.84 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:54 | 0.08 | 1.71 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:44 | 0.20 | 1.51 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:37 | 0.18 | 1.22 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:31 | 0.15 | 1.12 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:45 | 0.44 | 1.04 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:22 | 0.01 | 0.95 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:48 | 0.28 | 0.89 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:30 | 0.20 | 0.87 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:19 | 0.00 | 0.51 |
| Arttu Hyry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:56 | 0.14 | 0.50 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:14 | 0.11 | 0.40 |
| Tyler Seguin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:28 | 0.25 | 0.35 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:23 | 0.00 | 0.19 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaroslav Askarov | San Jose Sharks | 21 | 26 | 80.8% | -1.21 | L |
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 14 | 14 | 100.0% | 1.75 | W |
Analysis
The Dallas Stars defeated the San Jose Sharks 5–0 on Oct 05, 2026, a decisive 5-goal win.
Dallas Stars generated 3.79 expected goals to San Jose Sharks's 1.75 — the run of play matched the result, with Dallas Stars earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Miro Heiskanen led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.5 on 1 goal, 2 shots on goal.
Jake Oettinger stopped 14 of 14, worth 1.75 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the San Jose Sharks vs Dallas Stars game?
The Dallas Stars beat the San Jose Sharks 5–0 on Oct 05, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Dallas Stars 5, San Jose Sharks 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Miro Heiskanen led all skaters at 2.5, on 1G, 0A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Dallas Stars generated 3.79 expected goals and San Jose Sharks generated 1.75, so Dallas Stars created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
San Jose Sharks put 14 shots on goal and Dallas Stars put 26. High-danger chances went 15 to 30.