San Jose Sharks at Detroit Red Wings
NHL game between the San Jose Sharks and the Detroit Red Wings on Oct 17, 2026. Final score: San Jose Sharks 3, Detroit Red Wings 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 17, 2026 |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena |
| San Jose Sharks score | 3 |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 4 |
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 | Macklin Celebrini | C | 1 | 2 | 7 | 26:54 | 1.48 | 2.97 |
| 2nd | Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 29:46 | 0.11 | 1.81 |
| 3rd | Michael Kesselring | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:23 | 0.01 | 1.48 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (San Jose Sharks–Detroit Red Wings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 12:47 | DET | Justin Faulk | Emmitt Finnie, Michael Rasmussen | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 17:59 | SJS | Dmitry Orlov | Ivar Stenberg, Macklin Celebrini | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 04:55 | SJS | Macklin Celebrini | Will Smith, Michael Kesselring | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 02:48 | SJS | Ivar Stenberg | Alexander Wennberg, Macklin Celebrini | 4v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 05:00 | DET | Emmitt Finnie | Michael Brandsegg-Nygård, Moritz Seider | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 18:27 | DET | Alex DeBrincat | Viktor Arvidsson, Moritz Seider | 6v5 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | DET | Lucas Raymond | — | 1v0 | 3–3 |
Team Comparison
| San Jose Sharks | Detroit Red Wings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 34 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.63 | 3.05 |
| High-danger shots | 27 | 26 |
| Corsi % | 58.0% | 42.0% |
| Power play | 2/6 | 2/4 |
| Faceoff % | 54.9% | 45.1% |
| Hits | 18 | 28 |
| Blocks | 11 | 21 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 10 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 5 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 26:54 | 1.48 | 2.97 |
| Michael Kesselring | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:23 | 0.01 | 1.48 |
| Ivar Stenberg | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:30 | 0.27 | 1.31 |
| Will Smith | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 25:11 | 0.87 | 1.24 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23:00 | 0.57 | 0.97 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 21:47 | 0.07 | 0.85 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:09 | 0.29 | 0.65 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:09 | 0.14 | 0.53 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:03 | 0.36 | 0.46 |
| Igor Chernyshov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:42 | 0.09 | 0.46 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:41 | 0.04 | 0.44 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:48 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:15 | 0.09 | 0.08 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:03 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:55 | 0.00 | -0.16 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:49 | 0.23 | -0.31 |
| Michael Misa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:29 | 0.03 | -0.49 |
| Nolan Allan | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:15 | 0.06 | -0.50 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 29:46 | 0.11 | 1.81 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 18:45 | 0.70 | 1.47 |
| Michael Brandsegg-Nygård | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:02 | 0.10 | 1.31 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:16 | 0.48 | 1.10 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:58 | 0.48 | 0.77 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:42 | 0.02 | 0.47 |
| Justin Faulk | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19:43 | 0.18 | 0.38 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:34 | 0.05 | 0.34 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:10 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Sheldon Dries | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:12 | 0.12 | 0.29 |
| Andreas Englund | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:02 | 0.03 | 0.11 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:18 | 0.00 | 0.11 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:02 | 0.51 | 0.08 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:39 | 0.05 | -0.12 |
| Nate Danielson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:17 | 0.00 | -0.40 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:53 | 0.23 | -0.56 |
| William Wallinder | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:41 | 0.00 | -0.65 |
| Anton Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:44 | 0.00 | -0.88 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Nedeljkovic | San Jose Sharks | 24 | 27 | 88.9% | 0.05 | O |
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 31 | 34 | 91.2% | 1.63 | W |
Analysis
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the San Jose Sharks 4–3 on Oct 17, 2026, a one-goal game.
Detroit Red Wings generated 3.05 expected goals to San Jose Sharks's 4.63 — San Jose Sharks owned the better of the chances but Detroit Red Wings took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Macklin Celebrini led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.97 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 7 shots on goal.
John Gibson stopped 31 of 34, worth 1.63 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the San Jose Sharks vs Detroit Red Wings game?
The Detroit Red Wings beat the San Jose Sharks 4–3 on Oct 17, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Detroit Red Wings 4, San Jose Sharks 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Macklin Celebrini led all skaters at 2.97, on 1G, 2A and 7 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Detroit Red Wings generated 3.05 expected goals and San Jose Sharks generated 4.63, so San Jose Sharks 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 34 shots on goal and Detroit Red Wings put 27. High-danger chances went 27 to 26.