San Jose Sharks at Ottawa Senators
NHL game between the San Jose Sharks and the Ottawa Senators on Oct 22, 2026. Final score: San Jose Sharks 6, Ottawa Senators 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Venue | Canadian Tire Centre |
| San Jose Sharks score | 6 |
| Ottawa Senators score | 2 |
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 | Jordan Spence | D | 1 | 0 | 4 | 17:34 | 0.33 | 2.59 |
| 2nd | Collin Graf | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:32 | 0.44 | 1.67 |
| 3rd | Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 2 | 3 | 18:39 | 0.15 | 1.61 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (San Jose Sharks–Ottawa Senators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:16 | OTT | Tim Stützle | Drake Batherson, Warren Foegele | 6v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 11:04 | SJS | Nolan Allan | Dmitry Orlov | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 09:13 | SJS | Tyler Toffoli | Kiefer Sherwood, Jacob Trouba | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 12:00 | SJS | Collin Graf | Ty Dellandrea, Sam Dickinson | 5v4 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 13:18 | SJS | Jacob Trouba | Collin Graf, Darnell Nurse | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 06:24 | OTT | Jordan Spence | Fabian Zetterlund, Nikolas Matinpalo | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 16:31 | SJS | Zack Ostapchuk | Barclay Goodrow | 6v4 EN | 5–2 |
| 3rd 19:43 | SJS | Ivar Stenberg | Kiefer Sherwood, Michael Misa | 6v5 EN | 6–2 |
Team Comparison
| San Jose Sharks | Ottawa Senators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 43 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.59 | 4.41 |
| High-danger shots | 19 | 38 |
| Corsi % | 37.7% | 62.3% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 44.1% | 55.9% |
| Hits | 27 | 20 |
| Blocks | 17 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 24 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Graf | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19:32 | 0.44 | 1.67 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 18:39 | 0.15 | 1.61 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 23:47 | 0.21 | 1.28 |
| Nolan Allan | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:34 | 0.18 | 1.21 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:00 | 0.49 | 1.20 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:41 | 0.06 | 1.08 |
| Ty Dellandrea | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:26 | 0.07 | 0.98 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:47 | 0.06 | 0.76 |
| Ivar Stenberg | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:58 | 0.80 | 0.67 |
| Michael Misa | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:21 | 0.17 | 0.39 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:51 | 0.05 | 0.31 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:52 | 0.01 | 0.31 |
| Igor Chernyshov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4:54 | 0.20 | 0.26 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:06 | 0.07 | 0.21 |
| Will Smith | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:54 | 0.27 | 0.21 |
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:11 | 0.22 | -0.25 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:15 | 0.10 | -0.33 |
| Michael Kesselring | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:12 | 0.03 | -0.52 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Spence | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17:34 | 0.33 | 2.59 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 15:53 | 0.89 | 1.59 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 22:54 | 0.34 | 1.39 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:02 | 0.02 | 1.05 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:48 | 0.03 | 0.68 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:14 | 0.22 | 0.67 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:44 | 0.40 | 0.50 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:15 | 0.01 | 0.28 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:17 | 0.50 | 0.01 |
| Hayden Hodgson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3:03 | 0.07 | -0.06 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:07 | 0.54 | -0.08 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:53 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Stephen Halliday | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:20 | 0.26 | -0.20 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:11 | 0.01 | -0.21 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:55 | 0.27 | -0.24 |
| Carter Yakemchuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:53 | 0.20 | -0.32 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:09 | 0.03 | -0.36 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:17 | 0.27 | -0.50 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaroslav Askarov | San Jose Sharks | 41 | 43 | 95.3% | 2.40 | W |
| Samuel Ersson | Ottawa Senators | 22 | 26 | 84.6% | -1.68 | L |
Analysis
The San Jose Sharks defeated the Ottawa Senators 6–2 on Oct 22, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Ottawa Senators generated 4.41 expected goals to San Jose Sharks's 3.59 — Ottawa Senators owned the better of the chances but San Jose Sharks took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Jordan Spence led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.59 on 1 goal, 4 shots on goal.
Yaroslav Askarov stopped 41 of 43, worth 2.4 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the San Jose Sharks vs Ottawa Senators game?
The San Jose Sharks beat the Ottawa Senators 6–2 on Oct 22, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was San Jose Sharks 6, Ottawa Senators 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jordan Spence led all skaters at 2.59, on 1G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Ottawa Senators generated 4.41 expected goals and San Jose Sharks generated 3.59, so Ottawa Senators 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 28 shots on goal and Ottawa Senators put 43. High-danger chances went 19 to 38.