Toronto Maple Leafs at Vegas Golden Knights
NHL game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Vegas Golden Knights on Jan 15, 2026. Final score: Toronto Maple Leafs 5, Vegas Golden Knights 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Venue | T-Mobile Arena |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 5 |
| 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 | Jack Eichel | C | 1 | 3 | 5 | 24:01 | 0.44 | 2.79 |
| 2nd | Mark Stone | R | 1 | 2 | 4 | 22:51 | 0.62 | 2.47 |
| 3rd | William Nylander | R | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:17 | 0.08 | 1.74 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Toronto Maple Leafs–Vegas Golden Knights) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:05 | TOR | Morgan Rielly | William Nylander, John Tavares | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 05:03 | TOR | William Nylander | Matias Maccelli, Brandon Carlo | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 08:12 | VGK | Pavel Dorofeyev | Mitch Marner, Jack Eichel | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 1st 09:57 | TOR | Auston Matthews | Jake McCabe, Troy Stecher | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 05:51 | VGK | Keegan Kolesar | Braeden Bowman, Noah Hanifin | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 12:46 | TOR | John Tavares | Matias Maccelli, Matthew Knies | 4v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 02:10 | VGK | Pavel Dorofeyev | Mitch Marner, Tomas Hertl | 5v4 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 08:58 | TOR | Scott Laughton | Matthew Knies, Steven Lorentz | 5v5 | 5–3 |
| 3rd 10:14 | VGK | Mark Stone | Ivan Barbashev, Jack Eichel | 5v5 | 5–4 |
| 3rd 19:53 | VGK | Tomas Hertl | Jack Eichel, Mark Stone | 6v5 | 5–5 |
| OT 02:44 | VGK | Jack Eichel | Mark Stone, Shea Theodore | 3v3 | 5–6 |
Team Comparison
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Vegas Golden Knights | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.43 | 3.92 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 46.6% | 53.4% |
| Power play | 1/1 | 3/3 |
| Faceoff % | 62.3% | 37.7% |
| Hits | 17 | 18 |
| Blocks | 14 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 4 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Nylander | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2:17 | 0.08 | 1.74 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:49 | 0.02 | 1.64 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:26 | 0.37 | 1.47 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 20:07 | 0.02 | 1.37 |
| John Tavares | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 18:25 | 0.28 | 1.17 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:53 | 0.21 | 1.16 |
| Brandon Carlo | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:50 | 0.00 | 1.07 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 16:29 | 0.10 | 0.98 |
| Auston Matthews | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 23:01 | 0.57 | 0.59 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:10 | 0.04 | 0.58 |
| Philippe Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17:17 | 0.12 | 0.50 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:55 | 0.03 | 0.16 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:13 | 0.03 | 0.11 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:18 | 0.25 | 0.05 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:37 | 0.01 | -0.01 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:41 | 0.20 | -0.18 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:06 | 0.04 | -0.35 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:13 | 0.00 | -0.50 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | C | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 24:01 | 0.44 | 2.79 |
| Mark Stone | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 22:51 | 0.62 | 2.47 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:38 | 0.01 | 1.72 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:31 | 0.51 | 1.33 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17:40 | 0.25 | 1.29 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 21:28 | 0.36 | 1.21 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 22:23 | 0.11 | 1.18 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:52 | 0.36 | 1.06 |
| Braeden Bowman | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:22 | 0.15 | 0.96 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:58 | 0.04 | 0.94 |
| Zach Whitecloud | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:34 | 0.01 | 0.53 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:34 | 0.13 | 0.50 |
| Tanner Laczynski | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:01 | 0.00 | -0.11 |
| Cole Reinhardt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:40 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
| Alexander Holtz | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:13 | 0.01 | -0.22 |
| Reilly Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:45 | 0.33 | -0.24 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:36 | 0.00 | -1.07 |
| Ben Hutton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:34 | 0.00 | -1.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Woll | Toronto Maple Leafs | 27 | 33 | 81.8% | -2.12 | O |
| Adin Hill | Vegas Golden Knights | 23 | 28 | 82.1% | -2.74 | W |
Analysis
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 6–5 on Jan 15, 2026, a one-goal game.
Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.92 expected goals to Toronto Maple Leafs's 2.43 — Vegas Golden Knights edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Jack Eichel led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.79 on 1 goal, 3 assists, 5 shots on goal.
Joseph Woll stopped 27 of 33, worth -2.12 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Toronto Maple Leafs vs Vegas Golden Knights game?
The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6–5 on Jan 15, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vegas Golden Knights 6, Toronto Maple Leafs 5.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jack Eichel led all skaters at 2.79, on 1G, 3A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.92 expected goals and Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.43, so Vegas Golden Knights created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Toronto Maple Leafs put 28 shots on goal and Vegas Golden Knights put 33. High-danger chances went 10 to 15.