Vegas Golden Knights at Ottawa Senators
NHL game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Ottawa Senators on Jan 25, 2026. Final score: Vegas Golden Knights 1, Ottawa Senators 7.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 25, 2026 |
| Venue | Canadian Tire Centre |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 1 |
| Ottawa Senators score | 7 |
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 | Stephen Halliday | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7:39 | 0.42 | 3.00 |
| 2nd | Brady Tkachuk | L | 0 | 3 | 3 | 14:48 | 0.53 | 2.94 |
| 3rd | Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 2 | 3 | 22:55 | 0.13 | 2.80 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vegas Golden Knights–Ottawa Senators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 09:25 | OTT | Fabian Zetterlund | Stephen Halliday | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 05:51 | OTT | Dylan Cozens | Ridly Greig, Brady Tkachuk | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 06:07 | OTT | Jordan Spence | Tyler Kleven, Brady Tkachuk | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 17:50 | OTT | Stephen Halliday | Thomas Chabot, Tim Stützle | 5v5 | 0–4 |
| 3rd 01:22 | OTT | Dylan Cozens | Brady Tkachuk | 5v5 | 0–5 |
| 3rd 02:05 | OTT | Stephen Halliday | Tyler Kleven | 5v5 | 0–6 |
| 3rd 03:56 | OTT | Nick Jensen | Thomas Chabot, Shane Pinto | 5v5 | 0–7 |
| 3rd 15:05 | VGK | Rasmus Andersson | Tomas Hertl | 5v5 | 1–7 |
Team Comparison
| Vegas Golden Knights | Ottawa Senators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 7 |
| Shots on goal | 20 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.19 | 2.90 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 41.0% | 59.0% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 54.9% | 45.1% |
| Hits | 20 | 34 |
| Blocks | 16 | 19 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 9 |
| Takeaways | 10 | 3 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17:40 | 0.41 | 0.71 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:35 | 0.30 | 0.26 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:59 | 0.17 | 0.24 |
| Mark Stone | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:35 | 0.07 | 0.01 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:36 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:38 | 0.27 | -0.16 |
| Tanner Laczynski | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:34 | 0.29 | -0.25 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:41 | 0.04 | -0.26 |
| Cole Reinhardt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:23 | 0.20 | -0.31 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:17 | 0.00 | -0.40 |
| Braeden Bowman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:10 | 0.18 | -0.45 |
| Ben Hutton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:16 | 0.18 | -0.68 |
| Jonas Rondbjerg | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:38 | 0.01 | -0.85 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:00 | 0.04 | -0.95 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:04 | 0.00 | -1.00 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:37 | 0.00 | -1.03 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:33 | 0.03 | -1.21 |
| Reilly Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:45 | 0.12 | -1.47 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Halliday | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7:39 | 0.42 | 3.00 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14:48 | 0.53 | 2.94 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 22:55 | 0.13 | 2.80 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 13:45 | 0.67 | 2.70 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 19:46 | 0.06 | 2.32 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:56 | 0.09 | 2.13 |
| Nick Jensen | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:24 | 0.01 | 1.71 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:11 | 0.10 | 1.68 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:30 | 0.06 | 1.27 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:26 | 0.18 | 1.21 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:21 | 0.10 | 0.84 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:44 | 0.04 | 0.69 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:31 | 0.35 | 0.69 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:04 | 0.10 | 0.55 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:39 | 0.12 | 0.51 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:10 | 0.04 | 0.48 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:33 | 0.08 | 0.32 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:38 | 0.04 | -0.11 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adin Hill | Vegas Golden Knights | 25 | 32 | 77.4% | -4.07 | L |
| Mads Sogaard | Ottawa Senators | 19 | 20 | 95.0% | 1.08 | W |
Analysis
The Ottawa Senators defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 7–1 on Jan 25, 2026, a decisive 6-goal win.
Ottawa Senators generated 2.9 expected goals to Vegas Golden Knights's 2.19 — the run of play matched the result, with Ottawa Senators earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Stephen Halliday led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.0 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Mads Sogaard stopped 19 of 20, worth 1.08 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vegas Golden Knights vs Ottawa Senators game?
The Ottawa Senators beat the Vegas Golden Knights 7–1 on Jan 25, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Ottawa Senators 7, Vegas Golden Knights 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Stephen Halliday led all skaters at 3.0, on 2G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Ottawa Senators generated 2.9 expected goals and Vegas Golden Knights generated 2.19, so Ottawa Senators created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vegas Golden Knights put 20 shots on goal and Ottawa Senators put 31. High-danger chances went 16 to 9.
How did the goaltenders play?
Adin Hill stopped 25 of 32 (-4.07 goals saved above expected); Mads Sogaard stopped 19 of 20 (1.08 goals saved above expected).