Vancouver Canucks at San Jose Sharks
NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and the San Jose Sharks on Oct 29, 2026. Final score: Vancouver Canucks 2, San Jose Sharks 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Venue | SAP Center at San Jose |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 2 |
| San Jose Sharks score | 3 |
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 | Mason Marchment | L | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:36 | 0.29 | 1.80 |
| 2nd | Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:11 | 0.03 | 1.53 |
| 3rd | Will Smith | C | 2 | 0 | 3 | 17:44 | 0.25 | 1.51 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vancouver Canucks–San Jose Sharks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 13:21 | VAN | Drew O'Connor | Elias Pettersson | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 18:56 | VAN | Liam Ohgren | Filip Hronek | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 08:00 | SJS | Will Smith | Dmitry Orlov, Mason Marchment | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 10:39 | SJS | Will Smith | Macklin Celebrini, Michael Kesselring | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 10:50 | SJS | Mason Marchment | Kiefer Sherwood, Nolan Allan | 5v5 | 2–3 |
Team Comparison
| Vancouver Canucks | San Jose Sharks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.62 | 2.74 |
| High-danger shots | 19 | 19 |
| Corsi % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 1/5 |
| Faceoff % | 51.2% | 48.8% |
| Hits | 17 | 27 |
| Blocks | 10 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 3 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 27:03 | 0.14 | 1.24 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:25 | 0.16 | 1.00 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:36 | 0.22 | 0.75 |
| Max Sasson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:37 | 0.00 | 0.67 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17:21 | 0.73 | 0.59 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:23 | 0.00 | 0.58 |
| Arshdeep Bains | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:39 | 0.00 | 0.56 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13:21 | 0.16 | 0.30 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:03 | 0.46 | 0.29 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:55 | 0.05 | 0.21 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:26 | 0.28 | 0.06 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:48 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Victor Mancini | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:42 | 0.03 | -0.25 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:15 | 0.00 | -0.26 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:29 | 0.00 | -0.41 |
| Filip Chytil | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:13 | 0.21 | -0.56 |
| Jonathan Lekkerimäki | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:14 | 0.19 | -0.72 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:02 | 0.00 | -0.79 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Marchment | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:36 | 0.29 | 1.80 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:11 | 0.03 | 1.53 |
| Will Smith | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 17:44 | 0.25 | 1.51 |
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 22:56 | 0.42 | 0.94 |
| Nolan Allan | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:06 | 0.00 | 0.91 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:01 | 0.35 | 0.84 |
| Ivar Stenberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:59 | 0.12 | 0.49 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:00 | 0.00 | 0.44 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:42 | 0.28 | 0.31 |
| Michael Misa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:13 | 0.12 | 0.25 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:27 | 0.01 | 0.19 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:12 | 0.10 | 0.04 |
| Ty Dellandrea | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:36 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:41 | 0.50 | -0.02 |
| Filip Bystedt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:28 | 0.24 | -0.10 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:29 | 0.00 | -0.24 |
| Michael Kesselring | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:01 | 0.00 | -0.33 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:01 | 0.03 | -0.59 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leevi Meriläinen | Vancouver Canucks | 21 | 24 | 87.5% | -0.76 | L |
| Yaroslav Askarov | San Jose Sharks | 23 | 25 | 92.0% | 0.62 | W |
Analysis
The San Jose Sharks defeated the Vancouver Canucks 3–2 on Oct 29, 2026, a one-goal game.
San Jose Sharks generated 2.74 expected goals to Vancouver Canucks's 2.62 — San Jose Sharks edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Mason Marchment led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.8 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Yaroslav Askarov stopped 23 of 25, worth 0.62 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vancouver Canucks vs San Jose Sharks game?
The San Jose Sharks beat the Vancouver Canucks 3–2 on Oct 29, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was San Jose Sharks 3, Vancouver Canucks 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mason Marchment led all skaters at 1.8, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
San Jose Sharks generated 2.74 expected goals and Vancouver Canucks generated 2.62, so San Jose Sharks created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vancouver Canucks put 25 shots on goal and San Jose Sharks put 24. High-danger chances went 19 to 19.