Tampa Bay Lightning at Vegas Golden Knights
NHL game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Vegas Golden Knights on Nov 06, 2025. Final score: Tampa Bay Lightning 6, Vegas Golden Knights 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 06, 2025 |
| Venue | T-Mobile Arena |
| Tampa Bay Lightning score | 6 |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 3 |
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 | Dominic James | C | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15:13 | 0.27 | 3.48 |
| 2nd | Brandon Hagel | L | 2 | 1 | 4 | 19:15 | 1.88 | 2.59 |
| 3rd | Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 2 | 4 | 17:06 | 0.63 | 2.22 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Tampa Bay Lightning–Vegas Golden Knights) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:25 | VGK | Ivan Barbashev | Noah Hanifin, Mitch Marner | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 15:53 | VGK | Ivan Barbashev | Mitch Marner, Jack Eichel | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 00:36 | TBL | Gage Goncalves | Dominic James | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 03:28 | TBL | Dominic James | Oliver Bjorkstrand, J.J. Moser | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 02:47 | TBL | Nikita Kucherov | Oliver Bjorkstrand, Jake Guentzel | 4v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 03:37 | VGK | Mitch Marner | Jack Eichel, Ivan Barbashev | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 04:12 | TBL | Brandon Hagel | Dominic James | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 14:13 | TBL | Nikita Kucherov | Victor Hedman, Brandon Hagel | 4v5 | 5–3 |
| 3rd 19:13 | TBL | Brandon Hagel | Nikita Kucherov | 6v5 | 6–3 |
Team Comparison
| Tampa Bay Lightning | Vegas Golden Knights | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.91 | 2.83 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 53.5% | 46.5% |
| Power play | 2/4 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 40.7% | 59.3% |
| Hits | 11 | 13 |
| Blocks | 16 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 7 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 9 | 2 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic James | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 15:13 | 0.27 | 3.48 |
| Brandon Hagel | L | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 19:15 | 1.88 | 2.59 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 17:06 | 0.63 | 2.22 |
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 20:20 | 0.50 | 1.91 |
| Gage Goncalves | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:50 | 0.42 | 1.89 |
| Ryan McDonagh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:31 | 0.00 | 1.09 |
| Erik Cernak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:32 | 0.02 | 0.90 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:44 | 0.61 | 0.71 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:23 | 0.00 | 0.55 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:54 | 0.13 | 0.36 |
| Emil Lilleberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:05 | 0.00 | 0.24 |
| Victor Hedman | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:34 | 0.02 | 0.14 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:52 | 0.10 | 0.13 |
| Brayden Point | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:41 | 0.22 | 0.03 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:20 | 0.00 | -0.00 |
| Yanni Gourde | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:54 | 0.43 | -0.01 |
| Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:47 | 0.03 | -0.13 |
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:59 | 0.06 | -0.23 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Marner | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 21:35 | 0.26 | 2.15 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 16:28 | 0.37 | 1.82 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 21:54 | 0.22 | 1.70 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 23:53 | 0.18 | 0.81 |
| William Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 16:04 | 0.49 | 0.12 |
| Reilly Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:58 | 0.12 | 0.09 |
| Brett Howden | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:10 | 0.09 | 0.07 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:41 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:14 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Zach Whitecloud | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:16 | 0.00 | -0.14 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:21 | 0.88 | -0.25 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:10 | 0.09 | -0.29 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:53 | 0.00 | -0.35 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:37 | 0.15 | -0.35 |
| Cole Reinhardt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:11 | 0.00 | -0.37 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:30 | 0.00 | -0.41 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:56 | 0.06 | -0.45 |
| Brandon Saad | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:58 | 0.19 | -0.53 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | Tampa Bay Lightning | 29 | 32 | 90.6% | -0.14 | W |
| Carl Lindbom | Vegas Golden Knights | 21 | 26 | 80.8% | -1.34 | L |
Analysis
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 6–3 on Nov 06, 2025.
Vegas Golden Knights generated 2.83 expected goals to Tampa Bay Lightning's 3.91 — the run of play matched the result, with Tampa Bay Lightning earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Dominic James led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.48 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Tampa Bay Lightning vs Vegas Golden Knights game?
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Vegas Golden Knights 6–3 on Nov 06, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Tampa Bay Lightning 6, Vegas Golden Knights 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Dominic James led all skaters at 3.48, on 1G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vegas Golden Knights generated 2.83 expected goals and Tampa Bay Lightning generated 3.91, so Tampa Bay Lightning created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Tampa Bay Lightning put 27 shots on goal and Vegas Golden Knights put 32. High-danger chances went 15 to 14.