Vegas Golden Knights at Boston Bruins
NHL game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Boston Bruins on Jan 23, 2026. Final score: Vegas Golden Knights 3, Boston Bruins 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Venue | TD Garden |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 3 |
| Boston Bruins score | 4 |
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 | David Pastrnak | R | 1 | 2 | 6 | 17:32 | 0.77 | 2.03 |
| 2nd | Elias Lindholm | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:44 | 1.43 | 1.54 |
| 3rd | Jack Eichel | C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22:38 | 1.00 | 1.44 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vegas Golden Knights–Boston Bruins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 09:12 | BOS | Charlie McAvoy | David Pastrnak, Morgan Geekie | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 09:42 | BOS | Elias Lindholm | David Pastrnak, Morgan Geekie | 5v4 | 0–2 |
| 1st 10:06 | BOS | Tanner Jeannot | Sean Kuraly | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 07:25 | BOS | David Pastrnak | Nikita Zadorov, Elias Lindholm | 5v5 | 0–4 |
| 3rd 00:31 | VGK | Jack Eichel | Noah Hanifin, Kaedan Korczak | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 03:01 | VGK | Tomas Hertl | Mark Stone, Jack Eichel | 4v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 17:25 | VGK | Pavel Dorofeyev | Shea Theodore, Mitch Marner | 5v6 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| Vegas Golden Knights | Boston Bruins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 33 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 5.87 | 3.05 |
| High-danger shots | 24 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 54.0% | 46.0% |
| Power play | 2/4 | 2/3 |
| Faceoff % | 58.1% | 41.9% |
| Hits | 28 | 19 |
| Blocks | 14 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 9 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 22:38 | 1.00 | 1.44 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 20:04 | 1.35 | 0.75 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:14 | 0.05 | 0.74 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 25:48 | 0.01 | 0.74 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:53 | 0.02 | 0.74 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 19:58 | 1.78 | 0.70 |
| Mark Stone | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:50 | 0.15 | 0.64 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:51 | 0.15 | 0.59 |
| Alexander Holtz | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:17 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Braeden Bowman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:37 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:25 | 0.35 | 0.15 |
| Reilly Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:37 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Dylan Coghlan | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:57 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:55 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Ben Hutton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:51 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Tanner Laczynski | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:19 | 0.16 | -0.10 |
| Cole Reinhardt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:36 | 0.13 | -0.15 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:10 | 0.01 | -0.22 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 17:32 | 0.77 | 2.03 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19:44 | 1.43 | 1.54 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 15:31 | 0.08 | 1.33 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 27:01 | 0.08 | 1.00 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:28 | 0.00 | 0.84 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8:42 | 0.11 | 0.80 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:37 | 0.02 | 0.54 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15:21 | 0.34 | 0.15 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:42 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:27 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:01 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:02 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:27 | 0.12 | 0.00 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:40 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Alex Steeves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:29 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:09 | 0.52 | -0.05 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:06 | 0.02 | -0.10 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:38 | 0.00 | -0.22 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akira Schmid | Vegas Golden Knights | 25 | 29 | 85.7% | -0.96 | L |
| Joonas Korpisalo | Boston Bruins | 30 | 33 | 90.9% | 1.87 | W |
Analysis
The Boston Bruins defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4–3 on Jan 23, 2026, a one-goal game.
Boston Bruins generated 3.05 expected goals to Vegas Golden Knights's 5.87 — Vegas Golden Knights owned the better of the chances but Boston Bruins took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
David Pastrnak led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.03 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 6 shots on goal.
Joonas Korpisalo stopped 30 of 33, worth 1.87 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vegas Golden Knights vs Boston Bruins game?
The Boston Bruins beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4–3 on Jan 23, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Boston Bruins 4, Vegas Golden Knights 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — David Pastrnak led all skaters at 2.03, on 1G, 2A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Boston Bruins generated 3.05 expected goals and Vegas Golden Knights generated 5.87, 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 33 shots on goal and Boston Bruins put 28. High-danger chances went 24 to 11.