Vegas Golden Knights at Chicago Blackhawks
NHL game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Chicago Blackhawks on Jan 04, 2026. Final score: Vegas Golden Knights 2, Chicago Blackhawks 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 04, 2026 |
| Venue | United Center |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 2 |
| Chicago Blackhawks 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 | Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 3 | 0 | 5 | 19:01 | 0.90 | 2.82 |
| 2nd | Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 2 | 1 | 18:27 | 0.12 | 1.62 |
| 3rd | Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:44 | 0.59 | 1.16 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vegas Golden Knights–Chicago Blackhawks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 10:40 | VGK | Brandon Saad | Brett Howden, Alexander Holtz | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 12:38 | CHI | Tyler Bertuzzi | Alex Vlasic, Andre Burakovsky | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 00:43 | VGK | Mark Stone | Jack Eichel, Noah Hanifin | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 11:36 | CHI | Tyler Bertuzzi | Ryan Greene, Andre Burakovsky | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| OT 01:18 | CHI | Tyler Bertuzzi | Ilya Mikheyev, Artyom Levshunov | 3v3 | 2–3 |
Team Comparison
| Vegas Golden Knights | Chicago Blackhawks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 15 | 20 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.83 | 2.78 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 41.4% | 58.6% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 53.7% | 46.3% |
| Hits | 34 | 15 |
| Blocks | 19 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 7 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Holtz | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:21 | 0.25 | 1.14 |
| Brandon Saad | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:14 | 0.21 | 1.14 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:37 | 0.00 | 1.10 |
| Mark Stone | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:56 | 0.21 | 0.99 |
| Brett Howden | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:29 | 0.08 | 0.99 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:40 | 0.46 | 0.96 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:21 | 0.00 | 0.94 |
| Ben Hutton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:20 | 0.05 | 0.72 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:40 | 0.03 | 0.71 |
| Cole Reinhardt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:51 | 0.08 | 0.43 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:35 | 0.08 | 0.34 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:17 | 0.47 | 0.30 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:32 | 0.14 | 0.13 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:14 | 0.55 | -0.10 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:15 | 0.17 | -0.14 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:35 | 0.04 | -0.15 |
| Zach Whitecloud | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:16 | 0.00 | -0.59 |
| Jaycob Megna | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:41 | 0.00 | -0.90 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 19:01 | 0.90 | 2.82 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18:27 | 0.12 | 1.62 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14:44 | 0.59 | 1.16 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23:39 | 0.24 | 0.51 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:09 | 0.03 | 0.45 |
| Colton Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:23 | 0.25 | 0.37 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:09 | 0.00 | 0.18 |
| Matt Grzelcyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:09 | 0.02 | 0.14 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:13 | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:33 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:44 | 0.05 | -0.03 |
| Landon Slaggert | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:28 | 0.01 | -0.07 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:54 | 0.08 | -0.08 |
| Nick Lardis | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:33 | 0.04 | -0.18 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:04 | 0.05 | -0.33 |
| Jason Dickinson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:06 | 0.17 | -0.39 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:06 | 0.18 | -0.41 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:41 | 0.01 | -0.83 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akira Schmid | Vegas Golden Knights | 17 | 20 | 85.0% | -0.44 | O |
| Arvid Soderblom | Chicago Blackhawks | 13 | 15 | 86.7% | 0.67 | W |
Analysis
The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3–2 on Jan 04, 2026, a one-goal game.
Chicago Blackhawks generated 2.78 expected goals to Vegas Golden Knights's 2.83 — Vegas Golden Knights owned the better of the chances but Chicago Blackhawks took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Tyler Bertuzzi led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.82 on 3 goals, 5 shots on goal.
Arvid Soderblom stopped 13 of 15, worth 0.67 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vegas Golden Knights vs Chicago Blackhawks game?
The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3–2 on Jan 04, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Chicago Blackhawks 3, Vegas Golden Knights 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Tyler Bertuzzi led all skaters at 2.82, on 3G, 0A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Chicago Blackhawks generated 2.78 expected goals and Vegas Golden Knights generated 2.83, so Vegas Golden Knights created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Vegas Golden Knights put 15 shots on goal and Chicago Blackhawks put 20. High-danger chances went 16 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Akira Schmid stopped 17 of 20 (-0.44 goals saved above expected); Arvid Soderblom stopped 13 of 15 (0.67 goals saved above expected).