Detroit Red Wings 4-3 San Jose Sharks: result and stats
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Detroit Red Wings beat San Jose Sharks 4-3 on Sunday 18 October 2026 in the NHL.
- Competition
- NHL
- Kick-off
- Sunday 18 October 2026, 10:00 (AEST)
- Venue
- Little Caesars Arena, Detroit
- 👥
- 17979
By period
| Detroit Red Wings | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| San Jose Sharks | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Live commentary
- SO · 0:00Lucas Raymond Goal Snap Shot
- 3rd · 18:27Alex DeBrincat Goal (5) Snap Shot, assists: Viktor Arvidsson (2), Moritz Seider (5)
- 3rd · 5:00Emmitt Finnie Goal (3) Tip-In, assists: Michael Brandsegg-Nygård (4), Moritz Seider (4)
- 3rd · 2:48Ivar Stenberg Goal (2) Wrist Shot, assists: Alexander Wennberg (3), Macklin Celebrini (8)
- 2nd · 4:55Macklin Celebrini Goal (3) Slap Shot, assists: Will Smith (3), Michael Kesselring (2)
- 1st · 17:59Dmitry Orlov Goal (1) Slap Shot, assists: Ivar Stenberg (4), Macklin Celebrini (7)
- 1st · 12:47Justin Faulk Goal (2) Snap Shot, assists: Emmitt Finnie (2), Michael Rasmussen (2)
Commentary: ESPN
Head-to-head record
1
Detroit Red Wings
0
Draws
0
San Jose Sharks
Last meetings
Eastern Conference
| # | Team | P | W | L | OTL | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Hurricanes | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 22 | LWLWW |
| 2 |  Bruins | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 19 | WLWWL |
| 3 |  Devils | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 16 | LWWWW |
| 4 |  Canadiens | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 16 | WLWWW |
| 5 |  Senators | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 16 | LWLWL |
| 6 |  Panthers | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 16 | WLLWW |
| 7 |  Maple Leafs | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 16 | WWWWL |
| 8 |  Lightning | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 15 | WWWLL |
| 9 |  Rangers | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 15 | LWLLL |
| 10 |  Islanders | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 14 | WWLLW |
| 11 |  Sabres | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 13 | WLLLW |
| 12 |  Red Wings | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 13 | WLWLW |
| 13 |  Capitals | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 12 | LWWLW |
| 14 |  Penguins | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 11 | LLLWW |
| 15 |  Blue Jackets | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | WLLWW |
| 16 |  Flyers | 14 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 10 | WWWLL |
Western Conference
| # | Team | P | W | L | OTL | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Wild | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 20 | LLWWW |
| 2 |  Golden Knights | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 19 | WLLLW |
| 3 |  Oilers | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 18 | WWWLL |
| 4 |  Mammoth | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 16 | LWLWL |
| 5 |  Kraken | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 15 | LLWWL |
| 6 |  Stars | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 15 | WWWWL |
| 7 |  Avalanche | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 13 | WLLWL |
| 8 |  Predators | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 13 | WLLWL |
| 9 |  Sharks | 13 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 13 | LWWLL |
| 10 |  Blues | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 11 | LWWLL |
| 11 |  Ducks | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 11 | LLLWL |
| 12 |  Jets | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 11 | LLLLL |
| 13 |  Flames | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 10 | LWWWW |
| 14 |  Kings | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 8 | WWLWL |
| 15 |  Blackhawks | 12 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 8 | WLLLW |
| 16 |  Canucks | 14 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 7 | LLLLW |
FAQ
What was the score in Detroit Red Wings vs San Jose Sharks?
Detroit Red Wings beat San Jose Sharks 4-3 on Sunday 18 October (NHL).
When do Detroit Red Wings play next?
Detroit Red Wings play Chicago Blackhawks on Friday 30 October at 10:30 (AEST).
When do San Jose Sharks play next?
San Jose Sharks play Vancouver Canucks on Friday 30 October at 13:00 (AEST).
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