Ottawa Senators at San Jose Sharks
NHL game between the Ottawa Senators and the San Jose Sharks on Oct 31, 2026. Final score: Ottawa Senators 5, San Jose Sharks 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Venue | SAP Center at San Jose |
| Ottawa Senators score | 5 |
| San Jose Sharks score | 1 |
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 | Tim Stützle | C | 1 | 1 | 7 | 20:14 | 1.18 | 2.21 |
| 2nd | Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 2 | 0 | 22:50 | 0.00 | 1.99 |
| 3rd | Dylan Cozens | C | 1 | 1 | 5 | 17:16 | 0.87 | 1.80 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Ottawa Senators–San Jose Sharks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 13:25 | OTT | Dylan Cozens | Tim Stützle, Artem Zub | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 16:06 | SJS | Michael Misa | Jacob Trouba, Kiefer Sherwood | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 05:04 | OTT | Drake Batherson | Philip Tomasino, Thomas Chabot | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 10:54 | OTT | Tim Stützle | Jake Sanderson, Dylan Cozens | 4v4 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 12:17 | OTT | Ridly Greig | Shane Pinto | 5v4 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 17:30 | OTT | Shane Pinto | Jake Sanderson | 6v5 EN | 5–1 |
Team Comparison
| Ottawa Senators | San Jose Sharks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 35 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 5.25 | 2.31 |
| High-danger shots | 33 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 65.6% | 34.4% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 54.8% | 45.2% |
| Hits | 14 | 24 |
| Blocks | 9 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 2 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Stützle | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 20:14 | 1.18 | 2.21 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 22:50 | 0.00 | 1.99 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 17:16 | 0.87 | 1.80 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17:04 | 0.82 | 1.44 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:42 | 0.52 | 1.38 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:52 | 0.01 | 1.07 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:43 | 0.36 | 1.04 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:38 | 0.07 | 0.94 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:53 | 0.01 | 0.89 |
| Philip Tomasino | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:10 | 0.10 | 0.66 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:11 | 0.42 | 0.65 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:55 | 0.00 | 0.51 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:02 | 0.22 | 0.47 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13:27 | 0.19 | 0.23 |
| Stephen Halliday | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8:42 | 0.35 | 0.20 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:05 | 0.00 | 0.11 |
| Xavier Bourgault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:25 | 0.00 | 0.09 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:16 | 0.15 | -0.14 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:22 | 0.04 | 0.65 |
| Michael Misa | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:40 | 0.60 | 0.59 |
| Will Smith | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:10 | 0.17 | 0.51 |
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:43 | 0.37 | 0.46 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:57 | 0.00 | 0.39 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:37 | 0.00 | 0.26 |
| Nolan Allan | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:16 | 0.02 | 0.14 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:38 | 0.53 | 0.06 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22:41 | 0.50 | 0.05 |
| Ty Dellandrea | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:59 | 0.00 | -0.07 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:32 | 0.00 | -0.24 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:07 | 0.00 | -0.41 |
| Ivar Stenberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:35 | 0.01 | -0.60 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:53 | 0.01 | -0.83 |
| Filip Bystedt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:14 | 0.01 | -0.84 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:28 | 0.02 | -0.88 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:10 | 0.00 | -0.90 |
| Michael Kesselring | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:27 | 0.05 | -0.91 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Ersson | Ottawa Senators | 22 | 23 | 95.7% | 1.31 | W |
| Alex Nedeljkovic | San Jose Sharks | 30 | 34 | 88.2% | -0.10 | L |
Analysis
The Ottawa Senators defeated the San Jose Sharks 5–1 on Oct 31, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
San Jose Sharks generated 2.31 expected goals to Ottawa Senators's 5.25 — the run of play matched the result, with Ottawa Senators earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Tim Stützle led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.21 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 7 shots on goal.
Samuel Ersson stopped 22 of 23, worth 1.31 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Ottawa Senators vs San Jose Sharks game?
The Ottawa Senators beat the San Jose Sharks 5–1 on Oct 31, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Ottawa Senators 5, San Jose Sharks 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Tim Stützle led all skaters at 2.21, on 1G, 1A and 7 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
San Jose Sharks generated 2.31 expected goals and Ottawa Senators generated 5.25, so Ottawa Senators created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Ottawa Senators put 35 shots on goal and San Jose Sharks put 23. High-danger chances went 33 to 9.