Dallas Stars at Vegas Golden Knights
NHL game between the Dallas Stars and the Vegas Golden Knights on Jan 29, 2026. Final score: Dallas Stars 5, Vegas Golden Knights 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Venue | T-Mobile Arena |
| Dallas Stars score | 5 |
| Vegas Golden Knights 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 | Keegan Kolesar | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:38 | 0.26 | 1.69 |
| 2nd | Mavrik Bourque | C | 2 | 0 | 4 | 17:09 | 0.42 | 1.60 |
| 3rd | Mitch Marner | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:23 | 0.13 | 1.44 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Dallas Stars–Vegas Golden Knights) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:37 | DAL | Matt Duchene | Sam Steel, Jamie Benn | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 04:07 | VGK | Keegan Kolesar | Mitch Marner | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 08:46 | DAL | Mavrik Bourque | Roope Hintz, Jason Robertson | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 14:16 | DAL | Mavrik Bourque | Jamie Benn, Sam Steel | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 16:43 | DAL | Wyatt Johnston | Mikko Rantanen | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 04:04 | VGK | Reilly Smith | Keegan Kolesar | 4v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 13:54 | VGK | Ivan Barbashev | Rasmus Andersson, Mark Stone | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 19:11 | VGK | Mitch Marner | Tomas Hertl | 6v5 | 4–4 |
| P5 00:00 | DAL | Jason Robertson | — | 0v1 | 4–4 |
| P5 00:00 | DAL | Mikko Rantanen | — | 0v1 | 4–4 |
Team Comparison
| Dallas Stars | Vegas Golden Knights | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 21 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.79 | 3.01 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 48.4% | 51.6% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 49.2% | 50.8% |
| Hits | 29 | 26 |
| Blocks | 23 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 1 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 17:09 | 0.42 | 1.60 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13:00 | 0.35 | 1.33 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16:15 | 0.19 | 1.33 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 20:39 | 0.49 | 1.10 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:26 | 0.34 | 0.75 |
| Roope Hintz | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:20 | 0.21 | 0.69 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:11 | 0.19 | 0.59 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:12 | 0.14 | 0.45 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:48 | 0.45 | 0.44 |
| Adam Erne | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:43 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Alexander Petrovic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:25 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:03 | 0.35 | 0.20 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:33 | 0.04 | 0.15 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:14 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:51 | 0.25 | 0.05 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:01 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Kyle Capobianco | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:20 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26:50 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14:38 | 0.26 | 1.69 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 21:23 | 0.13 | 1.44 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:58 | 0.26 | 0.80 |
| Reilly Smith | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:24 | 0.20 | 0.75 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22:44 | 0.24 | 0.64 |
| Mark Stone | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:09 | 0.31 | 0.59 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:17 | 0.00 | 0.59 |
| Alexander Holtz | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:11 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Cole Reinhardt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:03 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Tanner Laczynski | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:43 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:14 | 0.26 | 0.05 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:02 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26:19 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Ben Hutton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:50 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Braeden Bowman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:04 | 0.36 | 0.05 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:51 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:48 | 0.09 | -0.05 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:17 | 0.06 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 17 | 21 | 81.0% | -2.26 | W |
| Adin Hill | Vegas Golden Knights | 23 | 27 | 85.2% | 2.33 | O |
Analysis
The Dallas Stars defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 5–4 on Jan 29, 2026, a one-goal game.
Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.01 expected goals to Dallas Stars's 4.79 — Dallas Stars edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Keegan Kolesar led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.69 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Adin Hill stopped 23 of 27, worth 2.33 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Dallas Stars vs Vegas Golden Knights game?
The Dallas Stars beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5–4 on Jan 29, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Dallas Stars 5, Vegas Golden Knights 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Keegan Kolesar led all skaters at 1.69, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.01 expected goals and Dallas Stars generated 4.79, so Dallas Stars created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Dallas Stars put 27 shots on goal and Vegas Golden Knights put 21. High-danger chances went 12 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jake Oettinger stopped 17 of 21 (-2.26 goals saved above expected); Adin Hill stopped 23 of 27 (2.33 goals saved above expected).