Vegas Golden Knights at Montréal Canadiens
NHL game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Montréal Canadiens on Jan 28, 2026. Final score: Vegas Golden Knights 2, Montréal Canadiens 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Venue | Centre Bell |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 2 |
| Montréal Canadiens 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 | Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 2 | 0 | 8 | 19:16 | 0.86 | 2.58 |
| 2nd | Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 20:41 | 0.15 | 1.93 |
| 3rd | Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:12 | 0.11 | 1.42 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vegas Golden Knights–Montréal Canadiens) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:38 | VGK | Pavel Dorofeyev | — | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 04:24 | MTL | Phillip Danault | Zachary Bolduc | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 08:55 | MTL | Cole Caufield | Noah Dobson, Mike Matheson | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 16:52 | VGK | Pavel Dorofeyev | Ben Hutton, Braeden Bowman | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| OT 03:58 | MTL | Jake Evans | Alexandre Texier | 4v4 | 2–3 |
Team Comparison
| Vegas Golden Knights | Montréal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 34 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.93 | 3.69 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 55.0% | 45.0% |
| Hits | 24 | 24 |
| Blocks | 15 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 8 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 19:16 | 0.86 | 2.58 |
| Braeden Bowman | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:26 | 0.24 | 1.14 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:26 | 0.26 | 0.90 |
| Ben Hutton | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:14 | 0.02 | 0.73 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:22 | 0.16 | 0.61 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:40 | 0.06 | 0.34 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:54 | 0.66 | 0.30 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:13 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Mark Stone | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 23:00 | 1.40 | 0.16 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:20 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 26:00 | 0.22 | -0.23 |
| Reilly Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:44 | 0.17 | -0.26 |
| Cole Reinhardt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:33 | 0.00 | -0.34 |
| Tanner Laczynski | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:27 | 0.00 | -0.37 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 22:49 | 0.24 | -0.43 |
| Alexander Holtz | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:18 | 0.07 | -0.50 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:51 | 0.03 | -0.53 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:19 | 0.14 | -1.10 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:41 | 0.15 | 1.93 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:12 | 0.11 | 1.42 |
| Jake Evans | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:23 | 0.92 | 1.31 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:25 | 0.06 | 1.15 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 19:27 | 0.63 | 1.10 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:45 | 0.28 | 1.07 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:12 | 0.09 | 0.81 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:05 | 0.29 | 0.54 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:17 | 0.26 | 0.43 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:04 | 0.13 | 0.32 |
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:42 | 0.02 | 0.24 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:34 | 0.08 | 0.02 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:04 | 0.12 | -0.09 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:54 | 0.38 | -0.13 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:16 | 0.00 | -0.17 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:23 | 0.01 | -0.37 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:23 | 0.24 | -0.38 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:16 | 0.25 | -0.66 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akira Schmid | Vegas Golden Knights | 23 | 26 | 88.5% | 0.83 | O |
| Jakub Dobes | Montréal Canadiens | 32 | 34 | 94.1% | 1.92 | W |
Analysis
The Montréal Canadiens defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3–2 on Jan 28, 2026, a one-goal game.
Montréal Canadiens generated 3.69 expected goals to Vegas Golden Knights's 3.93 — Vegas Golden Knights owned the better of the chances but Montréal Canadiens took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Pavel Dorofeyev led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.58 on 2 goals, 8 shots on goal.
Jakub Dobes stopped 32 of 34, worth 1.92 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vegas Golden Knights vs Montréal Canadiens game?
The Montréal Canadiens beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3–2 on Jan 28, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Montréal Canadiens 3, Vegas Golden Knights 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Pavel Dorofeyev led all skaters at 2.58, on 2G, 0A and 8 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Montréal Canadiens generated 3.69 expected goals and Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.93, 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 34 shots on goal and Montréal Canadiens put 26. High-danger chances went 13 to 15.
How did the goaltenders play?
Akira Schmid stopped 23 of 26 (0.83 goals saved above expected); Jakub Dobes stopped 32 of 34 (1.92 goals saved above expected).