The San Jose Sharks delivered a stunning upset over the Colorado Avalanche with a dramatic 3-2 victory, snapping Denver’s impressive 9-game winning streak. In a match between two conference rivals, the Sharks proved size and seeding mean nothing when determination meets opportunity at Ball Arena.
🔥 Quick Facts
Final Score: San Jose Sharks 3, Colorado Avalanche 2
Win Streak Ended: Avalanche’s 9-game winning streak snapped by visitors from Pacific Division
Colorado’s Record Before: 16-1-5 (best in NHL), now 16-2-5 after the loss
Matchup History: Rematch of November 1 overtime thriller won by Sharks 3-2
San Jose Upset Ends Colorado’s Dominant November Run
The Avalanche entered tonight’s matchup riding their best streak of the season. Colorado had won nine straight games and led the entire NHL with 37 points through their first 22 games. Star players like Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar had been nearly unstoppable.
The Sharks, meanwhile, came in with a much humbler record of 11-9-3. Few expected San Jose to challenge Denver. Yet the visitors refused to back down at Ball Arena.
How Sharks Took Down Elite Avalanche Squad
This matchup carried special significance, as the teams had met just 25 days earlier on November 1 in San Jose. That night, Philipp Kurashev scored twice, including the overtime winner at 1:48 of the extra period, giving the Sharks a 3-2 victory. Colorado had been seeking redemption tonight.
Instead, history repeated itself in a slightly different form. The Sharks found a way to break through Mackenzie Blackwood‘s Avalanche defense once again, proving their November 1 victory was no fluke. San Jose goaltender Yaroslav Askarov made his presence felt in net.
Key Statistics and Game Performance Breakdown
Statistic
Sharks
Avalanche
Final Score
3
2
Record After Game
12-9-3
16-2-5
Previous Streak
Recent form improving
9-game win streak ended
Team Record vs. Division
Pacific Division
Central Division
What This Victory Means for Division Rivalry
The Sharks now hold significant bragging rights in their 2025-26 season series against Colorado. San Jose has defeated the Avalanche twice already this season, proving they have the formula to compete with elite teams. This isn’t a one-time upset but rather evidence of San Jose‘s growing competitiveness.
Colorado’s loss drops them from an undefeated position but doesn’t erase their strong season. Still sitting atop the NHL standings, the Avalanche have plenty of season ahead. However, this loss serves as a crucial reminder that no team is invincible in professional hockey.
What Lies Ahead for Both Teams After This Shocking Result?
The Sharks have shown they belong in conversations about competitive NHL teams. With this statement victory, San Jose proved they can travel to enemy territory and execute when it matters most. Moving forward, expect the Sharks to build on this momentum as they pursue playoff positioning.
The Avalanche must regroup and refocus their championship aspirations. Denver‘s incredible nine-game winning streak provided momentum, but one loss doesn’t derail a season. Colorado should view this as motivation to tighten their game defensively and maintain their elite status in the West.
“The Sharks proved tonight that they have what it takes to compete with the best teams in the league. This win shows character and determination.”
— Team analyst, NHL Sources
Sources
NHL.com – Official game recap and final score
ESPN – Live score updates and statistics
CBS Sports – Historical game context and analysis
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