San Jose Sharks at Boston Bruins
NHL game between the San Jose Sharks and the Boston Bruins on Oct 24, 2026. Final score: San Jose Sharks 4, Boston Bruins 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Venue | TD Garden |
| San Jose Sharks score | 4 |
| Boston Bruins score | 6 |
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 | Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 17:27 | 0.21 | 2.11 |
| 2nd | Will Borgen | D | 1 | 0 | 3 | 17:49 | 0.49 | 1.93 |
| 3rd | JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 17:50 | 0.31 | 1.81 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (San Jose Sharks–Boston Bruins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:08 | BOS | Casey Mittelstadt | Elias Lindholm, James Hagens | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 05:54 | SJS | Michael Misa | Tyler Toffoli, Jacob Trouba | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 08:20 | BOS | Marat Khusnutdinov | Morgan Geekie, Fraser Minten | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 13:34 | SJS | Kiefer Sherwood | — | 5v4 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 04:03 | SJS | Dmitry Orlov | Ivar Stenberg, Mason Marchment | 4v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 08:27 | BOS | David Pastrnak | JJ Peterka | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 09:07 | BOS | James Hagens | Elias Lindholm | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 12:00 | BOS | Fraser Minten | JJ Peterka, Casey Mittelstadt | 5v4 | 3–5 |
| 3rd 12:27 | SJS | Will Smith | Jacob Trouba, Macklin Celebrini | 4v4 | 4–5 |
| 3rd 19:32 | BOS | Will Borgen | — | 5v6 EN | 4–6 |
Team Comparison
| San Jose Sharks | Boston Bruins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.43 | 4.77 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 28 |
| Corsi % | 39.8% | 60.2% |
| Power play | 2/6 | 1/5 |
| Faceoff % | 39.4% | 60.6% |
| Hits | 21 | 14 |
| Blocks | 9 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 5 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 23:32 | 0.00 | 0.99 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 14:56 | 0.62 | 0.62 |
| Michael Misa | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:25 | 0.06 | 0.43 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13:56 | 0.15 | 0.34 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:07 | 0.07 | 0.33 |
| Ivar Stenberg | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:03 | 0.23 | 0.32 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:59 | 0.09 | 0.30 |
| Will Smith | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 20:09 | 0.57 | 0.27 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:51 | 0.00 | 0.21 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:30 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:12 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:38 | 0.35 | -0.20 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:24 | 0.08 | -0.23 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:43 | 0.07 | -0.24 |
| Ty Dellandrea | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:30 | 0.02 | -0.73 |
| Nolan Allan | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:57 | 0.02 | -0.80 |
| Michael Kesselring | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:58 | 0.03 | -0.93 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:04 | 0.03 | -1.29 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17:27 | 0.21 | 2.11 |
| Will Borgen | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:49 | 0.49 | 1.93 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17:50 | 0.31 | 1.81 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15:18 | 0.92 | 1.72 |
| James Hagens | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12:17 | 0.16 | 1.68 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 18:15 | 0.67 | 1.36 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:05 | 0.13 | 1.10 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:00 | 0.38 | 1.09 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 20:24 | 0.26 | 1.04 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:17 | 0.03 | 1.04 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:38 | 0.26 | 1.01 |
| Frederic Brunet | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:38 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:46 | 0.38 | 0.48 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:38 | 0.30 | 0.40 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:16 | 0.07 | 0.38 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:04 | 0.14 | 0.33 |
| Matthew Poitras | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:07 | 0.01 | 0.29 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:51 | 0.05 | 0.16 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Nedeljkovic | San Jose Sharks | 29 | 34 | 85.3% | -0.67 | L |
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 23 | 27 | 85.2% | -1.57 | W |
Analysis
The Boston Bruins defeated the San Jose Sharks 6–4 on Oct 24, 2026.
Boston Bruins generated 4.77 expected goals to San Jose Sharks's 2.43 — the run of play matched the result, with Boston Bruins earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Elias Lindholm led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.11 on 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 29 of 34, worth -0.67 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the San Jose Sharks vs Boston Bruins game?
The Boston Bruins beat the San Jose Sharks 6–4 on Oct 24, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Boston Bruins 6, San Jose Sharks 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Elias Lindholm led all skaters at 2.11, on 0G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Boston Bruins generated 4.77 expected goals and San Jose Sharks generated 2.43, so Boston Bruins created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
San Jose Sharks put 27 shots on goal and Boston Bruins put 35. High-danger chances went 15 to 28.