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 | 2.32 |
| 2nd | Jack Eichel | C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22:38 | 1.04 | 1.99 |
| 3rd | Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 23:14 | 0.05 | 1.56 |
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 | 1.04 | 1.99 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:14 | 0.05 | 1.56 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 25:48 | 0.01 | 1.32 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 20:04 | 1.05 | 1.09 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:25 | 0.40 | 0.96 |
| Mark Stone | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:50 | 0.24 | 0.94 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 19:58 | 1.44 | 0.81 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:53 | 0.02 | 0.71 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:10 | 0.01 | 0.68 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:51 | 0.12 | 0.52 |
| Cole Reinhardt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:36 | 0.13 | 0.32 |
| Alexander Holtz | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:17 | 0.01 | 0.24 |
| Reilly Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:37 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Tanner Laczynski | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:19 | 0.16 | -0.02 |
| Braeden Bowman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:37 | 0.00 | -0.40 |
| Dylan Coghlan | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:57 | 0.05 | -0.47 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:55 | 0.05 | -0.57 |
| Ben Hutton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:51 | 0.00 | -1.18 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 17:32 | 0.77 | 2.32 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:01 | 0.06 | 1.52 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:28 | 0.00 | 1.51 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:42 | 0.04 | 1.49 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8:42 | 0.11 | 1.47 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19:44 | 0.67 | 1.34 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 15:31 | 0.11 | 0.86 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:38 | 0.00 | 0.78 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 27:01 | 0.07 | 0.41 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:09 | 0.52 | 0.35 |
| Alex Steeves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:29 | 0.02 | 0.31 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:37 | 0.03 | 0.11 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15:21 | 0.40 | -0.16 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:27 | 0.12 | -0.30 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:40 | 0.00 | -0.33 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:02 | 0.00 | -0.45 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:27 | 0.00 | -0.67 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:06 | 0.02 | -1.56 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akira Schmid | Vegas Golden Knights | 25 | 29 | 85.7% | -0.41 | L |
| Joonas Korpisalo | Boston Bruins | 30 | 33 | 90.9% | 2.28 | 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 2.32 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 6 shots on goal.
Joonas Korpisalo stopped 30 of 33, worth 2.28 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 2.32, 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.