Vegas Golden Knights at Winnipeg Jets
NHL game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Winnipeg Jets on Jan 06, 2026. Final score: Vegas Golden Knights 4, Winnipeg Jets 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 06, 2026 |
| Venue | Canada Life Centre |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 4 |
| Winnipeg Jets 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 | Gabriel Vilardi | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 16:51 | 0.11 | 2.13 |
| 2nd | Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 1 | 3 | 30:49 | 0.19 | 1.88 |
| 3rd | Brett Howden | C | 1 | 0 | 3 | 16:08 | 0.45 | 1.72 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vegas Golden Knights–Winnipeg Jets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:16 | WPG | Cole Perfetti | Jonathan Toews, Josh Morrissey | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 12:04 | WPG | Luke Schenn | Gabriel Vilardi, Adam Lowry | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 19:09 | VGK | Mark Stone | Pavel Dorofeyev, Mitch Marner | 4v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 08:13 | VGK | Brett Howden | Noah Hanifin, Tomas Hertl | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 14:56 | WPG | Kyle Connor | Gabriel Vilardi | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 15:55 | VGK | Reilly Smith | Brandon Saad, Ben Hutton | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| OT 04:47 | VGK | Tomas Hertl | Mitch Marner, Jack Eichel | 3v4 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Vegas Golden Knights | Winnipeg Jets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 20 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.62 | 1.89 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 8 |
| Corsi % | 64.1% | 35.9% |
| Power play | 2/4 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 43.9% | 56.1% |
| Hits | 27 | 25 |
| Blocks | 10 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 30:49 | 0.19 | 1.88 |
| Brett Howden | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:08 | 0.45 | 1.72 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 15:48 | 0.44 | 1.68 |
| Brandon Saad | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:11 | 0.23 | 1.44 |
| Ben Hutton | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:19 | 0.02 | 1.12 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:33 | 0.32 | 1.04 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:00 | 0.10 | 0.99 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 20:13 | 0.13 | 0.98 |
| Mark Stone | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:03 | 0.39 | 0.95 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25:59 | 0.55 | 0.91 |
| Reilly Smith | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14:13 | 0.35 | 0.77 |
| Zach Whitecloud | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:30 | 0.02 | 0.58 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:34 | 0.01 | 0.35 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:28 | 0.01 | 0.33 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:56 | 0.00 | 0.32 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:15 | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| Jaycob Megna | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:04 | 0.00 | -0.33 |
| Braeden Bowman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:56 | 0.23 | -0.43 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 16:51 | 0.11 | 2.13 |
| Luke Schenn | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:52 | 0.02 | 0.98 |
| Jonathan Toews | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:59 | 0.06 | 0.80 |
| Cole Perfetti | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:19 | 0.16 | 0.52 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:15 | 0.07 | 0.47 |
| Kyle Connor | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:15 | 0.21 | 0.43 |
| Morgan Barron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:26 | 0.39 | 0.41 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:49 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Tanner Pearson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:57 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Josh Morrissey | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 27:16 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Mark Scheifele | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:14 | 0.15 | -0.18 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:30 | 0.07 | -0.19 |
| Nino Niederreiter | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:09 | 0.23 | -0.35 |
| Neal Pionk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:23 | 0.08 | -0.35 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:23 | 0.00 | -0.42 |
| Haydn Fleury | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2:36 | 0.00 | -0.48 |
| Gustav Nyquist | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:48 | 0.07 | -0.50 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28:07 | 0.32 | -0.89 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hart | Vegas Golden Knights | 17 | 20 | 85.0% | -1.12 | W |
| Connor Hellebuyck | Winnipeg Jets | 27 | 31 | 87.1% | -0.51 | O |
Analysis
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Winnipeg Jets 4–3 on Jan 06, 2026, a one-goal game.
Winnipeg Jets generated 1.89 expected goals to Vegas Golden Knights's 3.62 — Vegas Golden Knights edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Gabriel Vilardi led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.13 on 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 27 of 31, worth -0.51 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vegas Golden Knights vs Winnipeg Jets game?
The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Winnipeg Jets 4–3 on Jan 06, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vegas Golden Knights 4, Winnipeg Jets 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Gabriel Vilardi led all skaters at 2.13, on 0G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Winnipeg Jets generated 1.89 expected goals and Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.62, so Vegas Golden Knights created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vegas Golden Knights put 31 shots on goal and Winnipeg Jets put 20. High-danger chances went 16 to 8.
How did the goaltenders play?
Carter Hart stopped 17 of 20 (-1.12 goals saved above expected); Connor Hellebuyck stopped 27 of 31 (-0.51 goals saved above expected).