San Jose Sharks
Current season record
6–5–1 · 13 pts
Wins–losses–overtime losses · 2026-27
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San Jose Sharks vs Columbus Blue Jackets — Thursday, January 16, 2025 Game Analysis
San Jose Sharks at Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. Final.
Game Analysis
Nationwide Arena
- USFDSNOH, NBCSCA
CBJ
- Adam Fantilli (11)
- Kent Johnson (12)
- James van Riemsdyk (7)
- ENJames van Riemsdyk (8)
SJS
San Jose Sharks vs Columbus Blue Jackets Game Summary — Thursday, January 16, 2025
By Hockey in 60
Columbus Blue Jackets won 4–1 at Nationwide Arena.
A brief summary of the verified result. Source: ESPN game record. Detailed reporting is shown when available.
San Jose Sharks vs Columbus Blue Jackets Game Analysis — Thursday, January 16, 2025
By Hockey in 60
Columbus Blue Jackets paired the victory with a 34–19 advantage in shots on goal, accounting for 64.2% of the two teams’ combined shots. It recorded 1.8 times as many shots on target, a substantial volume advantage alongside the win. Shot totals alone do not show the quality of those chances or how the balance changed while either team was protecting a lead.
San Jose Sharks converted 0 of 3 power plays (0.0%); Columbus Blue Jackets converted 0 of 2 power plays (0.0%). Neither team added a power-play goal, so neither gained a scoring edge from converting its man advantages.
San Jose Sharks won 60% of faceoffs yet was outshot 34–19. The faceoff advantage was not accompanied by a shot-volume advantage in the full-game totals. Winning a draw can provide an initial chance to control the puck, but it does not establish sustained possession or attacking pressure; zone entries, puck recovery and chance-quality data would be needed to explain the disconnect.
Hockey in 60’s interpretation of verified game statistics, highlighting meaningful differences and what they suggest about the result. Comparisons describe this game, not season averages. Source: ESPN game statistics.
San Jose Sharks vs Columbus Blue Jackets Official Game Highlights — Thursday, January 16, 2025
San Jose Sharks vs Columbus Blue Jackets Game Statistics — Thursday, January 16, 2025
| Statistic | San Jose Sharks | Columbus Blue Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on goal | 19 | 34 |
| Power-play goals | 0 | 0 |
| Power-play opportunities | 3 | 2 |
| Power-play conversion (%) | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Faceoffs won (%) | 60.0 | 40.0 |
| Hits | 12 | 13 |
| Blocked shots | 17 | 24 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 16 |
| Penalty minutes | 4 | 6 |
Source: ESPN game statistics.
Scoring and goaltending
Columbus Blue Jackets won 4–1 at Nationwide Arena.
Who scored
- Adam Fantilli Goal (11) Snap Shot, assists: Zach Werenski (36)
- Kent Johnson Goal (12) Snap Shot, assists: Sean Kuraly (7)
- James van Riemsdyk Goal (7) Tip-In, assists: Damon Severson (13), Kent Johnson (14)
- Tyler Toffoli Goal (17) Wrist Shot, assists: Macklin Celebrini (19)
- James van Riemsdyk Goal (8) Wrist Shot, assists: Kirill Marchenko (31)
Goalies
- Alexandar Georgiev stopped 30 of 33 for San Jose Sharks.
- Elvis Merzlikins stopped 18 of 19 for Columbus Blue Jackets.
Adam Fantilli Goal (11) Snap Shot, assists: Zach Werenski (36) That made the score 0–1 in the 1st, and Columbus Blue Jackets stayed ahead.