Calgary Flames at Vegas Golden Knights
NHL game between the Calgary Flames and the Vegas Golden Knights on Oct 18, 2025. Final score: Calgary Flames 1, Vegas Golden Knights 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 18, 2025 |
| Venue | T-Mobile Arena |
| Calgary Flames score | 1 |
| Vegas Golden Knights 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 | Mark Stone | R | 2 | 2 | 4 | 13:12 | 0.62 | 2.78 |
| 2nd | Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 4 | 3 | 16:08 | 0.42 | 2.51 |
| 3rd | Mitch Marner | R | 2 | 0 | 3 | 18:17 | 0.67 | 1.60 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Calgary Flames–Vegas Golden Knights) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:46 | VGK | Mitch Marner | Ivan Barbashev | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 03:42 | CGY | Jonathan Huberdeau | Nazem Kadri, MacKenzie Weegar | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 05:39 | VGK | Tomas Hertl | Mark Stone, Jack Eichel | 5v4 | 1–2 |
| 1st 15:03 | VGK | Mark Stone | Jack Eichel | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 03:57 | VGK | Ivan Barbashev | Kaedan Korczak, Jeremy Lauzon | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 2nd 19:06 | VGK | Mitch Marner | Mark Stone, Jack Eichel | 5v4 | 1–5 |
| 3rd 02:37 | VGK | Mark Stone | Tomas Hertl, Jack Eichel | 5v4 | 1–6 |
Team Comparison
| Calgary Flames | Vegas Golden Knights | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.54 | 3.42 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 19 |
| Corsi % | 54.6% | 45.4% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 3/3 |
| Faceoff % | 49.1% | 50.9% |
| Hits | 22 | 14 |
| Blocks | 10 | 21 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 3 |
Calgary Flames Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Huberdeau | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:48 | 0.89 | 0.80 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:00 | 0.01 | 0.74 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:15 | 0.23 | 0.34 |
| Kevin Bahl | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:41 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Yegor Sharangovich | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:00 | 0.10 | 0.15 |
| Jake Bean | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:52 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Connor Zary | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:52 | 0.36 | 0.05 |
| Samuel Honzek | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:51 | 0.20 | 0.05 |
| Blake Coleman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:23 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Joel Farabee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:53 | 0.44 | 0.00 |
| Mikael Backlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:03 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Ryan Lomberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:18 | 0.11 | -0.02 |
| Zayne Parekh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:50 | 0.23 | -0.05 |
| Matt Coronato | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:09 | 0.14 | -0.05 |
| Morgan Frost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:03 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:30 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Joel Hanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:55 | 0.07 | -0.10 |
| Adam Klapka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:52 | 0.00 | -0.17 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Stone | R | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 13:12 | 0.62 | 2.78 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 16:08 | 0.42 | 2.51 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 18:17 | 0.67 | 1.60 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16:32 | 0.40 | 1.44 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14:13 | 0.08 | 1.39 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:01 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:34 | 0.10 | 0.35 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:58 | 0.06 | 0.32 |
| Zach Whitecloud | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:04 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:46 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:06 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Ben Hutton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:30 | 0.10 | 0.00 |
| Reilly Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:20 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Brandon Saad | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:01 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| William Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:06 | 0.18 | -0.05 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:14 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
| Alexander Holtz | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:08 | 0.20 | -0.10 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:28 | 0.00 | -0.42 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Wolf | Calgary Flames | 14 | 19 | 73.7% | -3.27 | L |
| Devin Cooley | Calgary Flames | 8 | 9 | 88.9% | -0.21 | |
| Adin Hill | Vegas Golden Knights | 26 | 27 | 96.3% | 1.04 | W |
Analysis
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Calgary Flames 6–1 on Oct 18, 2025, a decisive 5-goal win.
Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.42 expected goals to Calgary Flames's 2.54 — the run of play matched the result, with Vegas Golden Knights earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Mark Stone led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.78 on 2 goals, 2 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Adin Hill stopped 26 of 27, worth 1.04 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Calgary Flames vs Vegas Golden Knights game?
The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Calgary Flames 6–1 on Oct 18, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vegas Golden Knights 6, Calgary Flames 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mark Stone led all skaters at 2.78, on 2G, 2A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.42 expected goals and Calgary Flames generated 2.54, so Vegas Golden Knights created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Calgary Flames put 27 shots on goal and Vegas Golden Knights put 28. High-danger chances went 16 to 19.