Vegas Golden Knights at Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Toronto Maple Leafs on Jan 24, 2026. Final score: Vegas Golden Knights 6, Toronto Maple Leafs 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 24, 2026 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Arena |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 6 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs 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 | Mark Stone | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 18:19 | 0.35 | 2.19 |
| 2nd | Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 2 | 3 | 20:09 | 0.46 | 1.38 |
| 3rd | Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 2 | 1 | 17:47 | 0.10 | 1.28 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vegas Golden Knights–Toronto Maple Leafs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:06 | VGK | Jack Eichel | Mark Stone, Ivan Barbashev | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 04:31 | VGK | Keegan Kolesar | Jonas Rondbjerg, Reilly Smith | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 00:13 | TOR | John Tavares | Matthew Knies, Matias Maccelli | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 03:32 | VGK | Pavel Dorofeyev | — | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 05:16 | VGK | Braeden Bowman | Tanner Laczynski, Alexander Holtz | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 2nd 10:04 | TOR | Scott Laughton | Matthew Knies | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 2nd 18:19 | TOR | Bobby McMann | Max Domi, Morgan Rielly | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 15:11 | VGK | Mark Stone | Ivan Barbashev | 5v5 | 5–3 |
| 3rd 19:01 | VGK | Mark Stone | Jack Eichel, Rasmus Andersson | 6v5 | 6–3 |
Team Comparison
| Vegas Golden Knights | Toronto Maple Leafs | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 21 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.10 | 2.39 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 48.1% | 51.9% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 42.0% | 58.0% |
| Hits | 11 | 21 |
| Blocks | 15 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 2 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Stone | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 18:19 | 0.35 | 2.19 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 17:47 | 0.10 | 1.28 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19:16 | 0.19 | 1.14 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 14:51 | 0.57 | 0.85 |
| Braeden Bowman | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10:18 | 0.10 | 0.80 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:33 | 0.06 | 0.74 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:05 | 0.24 | 0.70 |
| Alexander Holtz | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9:45 | 0.07 | 0.69 |
| Jonas Rondbjerg | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14:40 | 0.40 | 0.64 |
| Tanner Laczynski | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9:31 | 0.28 | 0.64 |
| Reilly Smith | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:24 | 0.11 | 0.59 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:27 | 0.02 | 0.40 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:11 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:27 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:09 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:25 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Ben Hutton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:27 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:25 | 0.24 | -0.15 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 20:09 | 0.46 | 1.38 |
| John Tavares | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:08 | 0.53 | 0.80 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17:19 | 0.66 | 0.75 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:28 | 0.09 | 0.70 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:03 | 0.03 | 0.64 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:58 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:48 | 0.04 | 0.59 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:33 | 0.13 | 0.15 |
| Auston Matthews | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:30 | 0.26 | 0.10 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:51 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:11 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Brandon Carlo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:51 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:26 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:51 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:50 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:23 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:42 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:39 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adin Hill | Vegas Golden Knights | 18 | 21 | 85.7% | -0.29 | W |
| Anthony Stolarz | Toronto Maple Leafs | 25 | 30 | 83.3% | -2.20 | L |
Analysis
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 6–3 on Jan 24, 2026.
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.39 expected goals to Vegas Golden Knights's 3.1 — the run of play matched the result, with Vegas Golden Knights earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Mark Stone led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.19 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vegas Golden Knights vs Toronto Maple Leafs game?
The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6–3 on Jan 24, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vegas Golden Knights 6, Toronto Maple Leafs 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mark Stone led all skaters at 2.19, on 2G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.39 expected goals and Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.1, 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 Toronto Maple Leafs put 21. High-danger chances went 9 to 17.
How did the goaltenders play?
Adin Hill stopped 18 of 21 (-0.29 goals saved above expected); Anthony Stolarz stopped 25 of 30 (-2.2 goals saved above expected).