San Jose Sharks at St. Louis Blues
NHL game between the San Jose Sharks and the St. Louis Blues on Oct 08, 2026. Final score: San Jose Sharks 3, St. Louis Blues 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 08, 2026 |
| Venue | Enterprise Center |
| San Jose Sharks score | 3 |
| St. Louis Blues score | 2 |
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 | Tyler Toffoli | C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 15:51 | 0.52 | 1.29 |
| 2nd | Mason McTavish | C | 0 | 1 | 5 | 14:29 | 0.95 | 1.03 |
| 3rd | Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15:43 | 0.01 | 1.02 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (San Jose Sharks–St. Louis Blues) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:52 | STL | Connor McMichael | Mason McTavish, Jonatan Berggren | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 08:48 | SJS | Tyler Toffoli | Michael Misa, Jacob Trouba | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 01:39 | STL | Dillon Dube | — | 4v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 06:05 | SJS | Collin Graf | Sam Dickinson, Tyler Toffoli | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| OT 01:03 | SJS | Darnell Nurse | Ivar Stenberg, Alexander Wennberg | 3v3 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| San Jose Sharks | St. Louis Blues | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.33 | 3.04 |
| High-danger shots | 19 | 28 |
| Corsi % | 47.7% | 52.3% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 49.2% | 50.8% |
| Hits | 37 | 24 |
| Blocks | 14 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 4 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 15:51 | 0.52 | 1.29 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:43 | 0.01 | 1.02 |
| Collin Graf | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:16 | 0.48 | 0.87 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:38 | 0.16 | 0.82 |
| Michael Misa | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:14 | 0.00 | 0.80 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 23:43 | 0.08 | 0.75 |
| Ty Dellandrea | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:31 | 0.04 | 0.60 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:30 | 0.19 | 0.53 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:27 | 0.00 | 0.52 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:02 | 0.14 | 0.39 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:57 | 0.01 | 0.18 |
| Ivar Stenberg | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:21 | 0.20 | 0.13 |
| Michael Kesselring | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:56 | 0.04 | -0.19 |
| Will Smith | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:33 | 0.24 | -0.20 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:05 | 0.12 | -0.22 |
| Igor Chernyshov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:56 | 0.00 | -0.29 |
| Luca Cagnoni | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:06 | 0.10 | -0.41 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:20 | 0.00 | -0.60 |
St. Louis Blues Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason McTavish | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 14:29 | 0.95 | 1.03 |
| Connor McMichael | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:08 | 0.15 | 0.99 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:06 | 0.10 | 0.87 |
| Colton Parayko | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:23 | 0.01 | 0.85 |
| Dillon Dube | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:07 | 0.25 | 0.74 |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:12 | 0.54 | 0.58 |
| Dylan Holloway | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:27 | 0.17 | 0.56 |
| Jonatan Berggren | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:17 | 0.00 | 0.51 |
| Robert Thomas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:37 | 0.32 | 0.38 |
| Pius Suter | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:13 | 0.03 | 0.32 |
| Ross Johnston | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:02 | 0.07 | 0.23 |
| Philip Broberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:25 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Adam Jiricek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:18 | 0.03 | 0.08 |
| Jake Neighbours | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:52 | 0.15 | -0.15 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:35 | 0.03 | -0.18 |
| Brandon Carlo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:38 | 0.02 | -0.27 |
| Dalibor Dvorsky | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:48 | 0.15 | -0.36 |
| Cam Fowler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:43 | 0.00 | -0.39 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Nedeljkovic | San Jose Sharks | 24 | 26 | 92.3% | 1.04 | W |
| Joel Hofer | St. Louis Blues | 24 | 27 | 88.9% | -0.67 | O |
Analysis
The San Jose Sharks defeated the St. Louis Blues 3–2 on Oct 08, 2026, a one-goal game.
St. Louis Blues generated 3.04 expected goals to San Jose Sharks's 2.33 — St. Louis Blues 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.
Tyler Toffoli led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.29 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 24 of 26, worth 1.04 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the San Jose Sharks vs St. Louis Blues game?
The San Jose Sharks beat the St. Louis Blues 3–2 on Oct 08, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was San Jose Sharks 3, St. Louis Blues 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Tyler Toffoli led all skaters at 1.29, on 1G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
St. Louis Blues generated 3.04 expected goals and San Jose Sharks generated 2.33, so St. Louis Blues created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
San Jose Sharks put 27 shots on goal and St. Louis Blues put 26. High-danger chances went 19 to 28.