San Jose Sharks at Minnesota Wild
NHL game between the San Jose Sharks and the Minnesota Wild on Nov 06, 2026. Final score: San Jose Sharks 1, Minnesota Wild 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 06, 2026 |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena |
| San Jose Sharks score | 1 |
| Minnesota Wild 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 | Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 3 | 2 | 19:28 | 0.38 | 3.89 |
| 2nd | Quinn Hughes | D | 1 | 2 | 2 | 31:00 | 0.12 | 2.61 |
| 3rd | Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 1 | 7 | 19:26 | 0.48 | 1.88 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (San Jose Sharks–Minnesota Wild) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:55 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Quinn Hughes, Matt Boldy | 5v3 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 12:11 | SJS | Macklin Celebrini | Dmitry Orlov, Will Smith | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 14:15 | MIN | Max Shabanov | Kirill Kaprizov, Quinn Hughes | 5v4 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 06:54 | MIN | Quinn Hughes | Kirill Kaprizov, Jonas Brodin | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 13:58 | MIN | Zach Bogosian | Joel Eriksson Ek, Kirill Kaprizov | 5v5 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| San Jose Sharks | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.10 | 3.33 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 26 |
| Corsi % | 43.8% | 56.2% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 2/5 |
| Faceoff % | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Hits | 17 | 29 |
| Blocks | 17 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 2 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 24:59 | 0.51 | 1.05 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:02 | 0.00 | 1.05 |
| Will Smith | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:11 | 0.25 | 0.65 |
| Eric Pohlkamp | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:10 | 0.03 | 0.55 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:56 | 0.04 | 0.23 |
| Michael Misa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:18 | 0.09 | 0.13 |
| Ty Dellandrea | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:14 | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Ivar Stenberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:33 | 0.38 | 0.06 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:35 | 0.09 | -0.12 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:15 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:13 | 0.11 | -0.29 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:38 | 0.19 | -0.32 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:45 | 0.11 | -0.33 |
| Michael Kesselring | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:56 | 0.01 | -0.33 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:19 | 0.12 | -0.39 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:17 | 0.06 | -0.40 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:13 | 0.00 | -0.46 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:15 | 0.00 | -1.11 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 19:28 | 0.38 | 3.89 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 31:00 | 0.12 | 2.61 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 19:26 | 0.48 | 1.88 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:52 | 0.37 | 1.59 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:22 | 0.05 | 1.40 |
| Max Shabanov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:56 | 0.44 | 0.98 |
| Olli Määttä | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:20 | 0.15 | 0.60 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:25 | 0.05 | 0.46 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:19 | 0.03 | 0.44 |
| Blake Coleman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:55 | 0.38 | 0.28 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:00 | 0.05 | 0.28 |
| Matt Kiersted | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:59 | 0.06 | 0.19 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:27 | 0.06 | 0.15 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:53 | 0.21 | 0.03 |
| Tyler Pitlick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:32 | 0.13 | 0.02 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:58 | 0.22 | -0.06 |
| David Spacek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:56 | 0.02 | -0.09 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:29 | 0.14 | -0.24 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaroslav Askarov | San Jose Sharks | 24 | 28 | 85.7% | -0.66 | L |
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 23 | 24 | 95.8% | 1.10 | W |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the San Jose Sharks 4–1 on Nov 06, 2026.
Minnesota Wild generated 3.33 expected goals to San Jose Sharks's 2.1 — the run of play matched the result, with Minnesota Wild earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Kirill Kaprizov led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.89 on 1 goal, 3 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Jesper Wallstedt stopped 23 of 24, worth 1.1 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the San Jose Sharks vs Minnesota Wild game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the San Jose Sharks 4–1 on Nov 06, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 4, San Jose Sharks 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Kirill Kaprizov led all skaters at 3.89, on 1G, 3A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Minnesota Wild generated 3.33 expected goals and San Jose Sharks generated 2.1, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
San Jose Sharks put 24 shots on goal and Minnesota Wild put 28. High-danger chances went 13 to 26.