Pittsburgh Penguins at San Jose Sharks
NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the San Jose Sharks on Nov 11, 2026. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 3, San Jose Sharks 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 11, 2026 |
| Venue | SAP Center at San Jose |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 3 |
| San Jose Sharks score | 2 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game GAR and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game GAR
Ranked by Game GAR: Goals above replacement in this game. A season of games adds up to season GAR. Skaters only; goalies are listed under Goaltending.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game GAR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:22 | 0.29 | +0.60 |
| 2nd | Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 0 | 7 | 20:18 | 0.88 | +0.49 |
| 3rd | Macklin Celebrini | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25:14 | 0.33 | +0.38 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Pittsburgh Penguins–San Jose Sharks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:57 | PIT | Samuel Girard | Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 3rd 03:28 | PIT | Ben Kindel | Rickard Rakell, Erik Karlsson | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 11:32 | SJS | Macklin Celebrini | Michael Kesselring, Will Smith | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 15:49 | SJS | Mason Marchment | Macklin Celebrini, Sam Dickinson | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | PIT | Ben Kindel | — | 0v1 | 2–2 |
Team Comparison
| Pittsburgh Penguins | San Jose Sharks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 36 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.22 | 3.33 |
| High-danger shots | 31 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/5 |
| Faceoff % | 57.6% | 42.4% |
| Hits | 14 | 18 |
| Blocks | 13 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:22 | 0.29 | +0.60 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 20:18 | 0.88 | +0.49 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 27:04 | 0.29 | +0.35 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15:28 | 0.46 | +0.11 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:08 | 0.00 | +0.08 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:04 | 0.07 | +0.08 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:33 | 0.36 | +0.07 |
| Declan Carlile | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:30 | 0.02 | +0.04 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:31 | 0.09 | −0.01 |
| Rutger McGroarty | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:12 | 0.03 | −0.04 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:28 | 0.06 | −0.04 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:04 | 0.07 | −0.05 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:40 | 0.00 | −0.05 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:29 | 0.26 | −0.06 |
| Ville Koivunen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:50 | 0.17 | −0.07 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:36 | 0.08 | −0.08 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:17 | 0.00 | −0.19 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:26 | 0.09 | −0.22 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 25:14 | 0.33 | +0.38 |
| Michael Kesselring | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:50 | 0.20 | +0.21 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:47 | 0.23 | +0.20 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:35 | 0.39 | +0.18 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:52 | 0.22 | +0.14 |
| Ty Dellandrea | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:00 | 0.07 | +0.07 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:56 | 0.06 | +0.07 |
| Ivar Stenberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:43 | 0.66 | +0.04 |
| Eric Pohlkamp | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:59 | 0.03 | +0.02 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:42 | 0.05 | +0.01 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:51 | 0.22 | 0.00 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:14 | 0.04 | −0.05 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:16 | 0.03 | −0.08 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:55 | 0.09 | −0.11 |
| Will Smith | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22:18 | 0.44 | −0.13 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 24:46 | 0.07 | −0.19 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:01 | 0.21 | −0.34 |
| Michael Misa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:12 | 0.00 | −0.36 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision | Game GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Murashov | Pittsburgh Penguins | 34 | 36 | 94.4% | 1.33 | W | +1.51 |
| Yaroslav Askarov | San Jose Sharks | 34 | 36 | 94.4% | 1.22 | O | +1.40 |
Analysis
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the San Jose Sharks 3–2 on Nov 11, 2026, a one-goal game.
San Jose Sharks generated 3.33 expected goals to Pittsburgh Penguins's 3.22 — San Jose Sharks owned the better of the chances but Pittsburgh Penguins took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Rickard Rakell led all skaters with a Game GAR of +0.60 on 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Sergei Murashov stopped 34 of 36, worth 1.33 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Pittsburgh Penguins vs San Jose Sharks game?
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the San Jose Sharks 3–2 on Nov 11, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Pittsburgh Penguins 3, San Jose Sharks 2.
Who was the best skater in this game?
By Game GAR, goals above replacement in this game, Rickard Rakell led all skaters at +0.60, on 0 G, 1 A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
San Jose Sharks generated 3.33 expected goals and Pittsburgh Penguins generated 3.22, 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?
Pittsburgh Penguins put 36 shots on goal and San Jose Sharks put 36. High-danger chances went 31 to 17.