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 | Tomas Hertl | C | 1 | 1 | 5 | 15:48 | 0.48 | 1.39 |
| 2nd | Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 2 | 1 | 20:13 | 0.13 | 1.33 |
| 3rd | Gabriel Vilardi | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 16:51 | 0.11 | 1.33 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Hertl | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 15:48 | 0.48 | 1.39 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 20:13 | 0.13 | 1.33 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 30:49 | 0.19 | 0.84 |
| Brett Howden | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:08 | 0.45 | 0.80 |
| Ben Hutton | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:19 | 0.02 | 0.79 |
| Reilly Smith | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14:13 | 0.35 | 0.70 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:56 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25:59 | 0.55 | 0.69 |
| Brandon Saad | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:11 | 0.23 | 0.64 |
| Mark Stone | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:03 | 0.34 | 0.60 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:33 | 0.32 | 0.25 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:34 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Jaycob Megna | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:04 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:15 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:28 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Zach Whitecloud | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:30 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Braeden Bowman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:56 | 0.23 | -0.05 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:00 | 0.10 | -0.12 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 16:51 | 0.11 | 1.33 |
| Luke Schenn | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:52 | 0.02 | 0.95 |
| Kyle Connor | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:15 | 0.21 | 0.75 |
| Cole Perfetti | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:19 | 0.16 | 0.75 |
| Jonathan Toews | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:59 | 0.06 | 0.69 |
| Josh Morrissey | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 27:16 | 0.01 | 0.64 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:15 | 0.07 | 0.27 |
| Morgan Barron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:26 | 0.39 | 0.20 |
| Neal Pionk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:23 | 0.07 | 0.20 |
| Tanner Pearson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:57 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Nino Niederreiter | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:09 | 0.16 | 0.10 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:23 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Mark Scheifele | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:14 | 0.15 | 0.10 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:30 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Gustav Nyquist | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:48 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Haydn Fleury | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2:36 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28:07 | 0.32 | -0.05 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:49 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hart | Vegas Golden Knights | 17 | 20 | 85.0% | -1.11 | W |
| Connor Hellebuyck | Winnipeg Jets | 27 | 31 | 87.1% | -0.34 | 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.
Tomas Hertl led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.39 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 5 shots on goal.
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 — Tomas Hertl led all skaters at 1.39, on 1G, 1A and 5 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 (-1.11 goals saved above expected); Connor Hellebuyck stopped 27 of 31 (-0.34 goals saved above expected).