Columbus Blue Jackets vs San Jose Sharks Recap
PublishedJanuary 7, 2026,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:January 7, 2026 ,

NHL Recap: Columbus Blue Jackets vs San Jose Sharks – 1/6/26

The San Jose Sharks hosted the Columbus Blue Jackets at the SAP Center in San Jose, CA. The game took place on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 10:00 PM. The Sharks won the game with a score of 5–2.

Alexander Wennberg led the Sharks with 1 goal and 2 assists. Macklin Celebrini added to the performance with 1 goal and 5 shots on goal. This win improves the Sharks’ record to 20-18-3, placing them 9th in the Western Conference.

The game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the San Jose Sharks started with no goals in the first two periods. Both teams held strong defensively, and no goals were scored. By the end of the third period, the score was still tied at 0-0.

In overtime, the San Jose Sharks scored five goals, while the Columbus Blue Jackets managed to score twice. The Sharks had 36 shots on goal, matching the Blue Jackets’ total. The Sharks also had one power play goal and finished with fewer penalty minutes than the Blue Jackets.

In the game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the San Jose Sharks, Alexander Wennberg played a big role for the Sharks. He scored one goal and provided two assists. His efforts helped the Sharks secure their win with a final score of 5-2.

For the Blue Jackets, Sean Monahan was a key player. He scored one of the team’s two goals and took four shots on goal. Ivan Provorov also contributed with one assist and two shots on goal.

San Jose’s Macklin Celebrini also made an impact. He scored one goal and had five shots on goal. Goalie Alex Nedeljkovic played a strong game for the Sharks with a solid performance that contributed to the team’s win.

What’s Next

The San Jose Sharks improved their record to 20-18-3 after their win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. This victory keeps them in the 9th position in the Western Conference standings. The Sharks aim to climb higher as the season progresses.

The Columbus Blue Jackets now have a record of 18-17-7, placing them 16th in the Eastern Conference. This loss adds pressure as they try to improve their position. They will need to secure more wins to move up in the standings.

The Columbus Blue Jackets will face the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday, January 8. The game will take place at the T-Mobile Arena. Following this, they will play the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday, January 10, at the Ball Arena.

The San Jose Sharks are set to play the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, January 7. This away game will be held at the Crypto.com Arena. Their next home game will be against the Dallas Stars on Saturday, January 10, at the SAP Center.

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