Vegas Golden Knights at Anaheim Ducks
NHL game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Anaheim Ducks on Feb 01, 2026. Final score: Vegas Golden Knights 3, Anaheim Ducks 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 01, 2026 |
| Venue | Honda Center |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 3 |
| Anaheim Ducks 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 | Ryan Poehling | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:44 | 0.59 | 1.54 |
| 2nd | Chris Kreider | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 14:21 | 0.37 | 1.45 |
| 3rd | Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 2 | 3 | 25:13 | 0.06 | 1.43 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vegas Golden Knights–Anaheim Ducks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 13:21 | ANA | Chris Kreider | Ryan Poehling, Pavel Mintyukov | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 01:10 | ANA | Chris Kreider | Jacob Trouba, Troy Terry | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 04:32 | ANA | Cutter Gauthier | Jackson LaCombe, Beckett Sennecke | 5v4 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 09:47 | VGK | Mitch Marner | Mark Stone, Pavel Dorofeyev | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 10:40 | VGK | Ivan Barbashev | Jack Eichel, Alexander Holtz | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 18:53 | ANA | Ryan Poehling | Troy Terry, Jacob Trouba | 5v6 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 19:54 | VGK | Tomas Hertl | Mark Stone | 5v6 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| Vegas Golden Knights | Anaheim Ducks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.12 | 2.51 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 5 |
| Corsi % | 55.4% | 44.6% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 48.4% | 51.6% |
| Hits | 17 | 28 |
| Blocks | 10 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 6 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Stone | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 23:29 | 0.01 | 1.23 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:55 | 0.44 | 0.85 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 22:15 | 0.21 | 0.80 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20:36 | 0.25 | 0.79 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:35 | 0.47 | 0.70 |
| Alexander Holtz | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10:45 | 0.33 | 0.64 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:21 | 0.24 | 0.54 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:10 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Braeden Bowman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:55 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:39 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:28 | 0.15 | 0.05 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:09 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Reilly Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:54 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:47 | 0.11 | 0.00 |
| Jonas Rondbjerg | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:20 | 0.10 | 0.00 |
| Ben Hutton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:11 | 0.02 | -0.10 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:14 | 0.03 | -0.10 |
| Tanner Laczynski | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:35 | 0.00 | -0.25 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Poehling | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15:44 | 0.59 | 1.54 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 14:21 | 0.37 | 1.45 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 25:13 | 0.06 | 1.43 |
| Troy Terry | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13:55 | 0.04 | 1.23 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:56 | 0.02 | 0.84 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13:59 | 1.22 | 0.75 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:48 | 0.21 | 0.64 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:04 | 0.01 | 0.54 |
| Jansen Harkins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:32 | 0.02 | 0.30 |
| Radko Gudas | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:56 | 0.01 | 0.25 |
| Mikael Granlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:09 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Jeffrey Viel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:09 | 0.39 | 0.20 |
| Ross Johnston | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:52 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:18 | 0.11 | 0.15 |
| Tim Washe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:18 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:46 | 0.15 | 0.00 |
| Ian Moore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:54 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:06 | 0.06 | -0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adin Hill | Vegas Golden Knights | 19 | 22 | 86.4% | -0.86 | L |
| Lukas Dostal | Anaheim Ducks | 28 | 31 | 90.3% | 0.56 | W |
Analysis
The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4–3 on Feb 01, 2026, a one-goal game.
Anaheim Ducks generated 2.51 expected goals to Vegas Golden Knights's 3.12 — Vegas Golden Knights owned the better of the chances but Anaheim Ducks took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Ryan Poehling led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.54 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Lukas Dostal stopped 28 of 31, worth 0.56 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks game?
The Anaheim Ducks beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4–3 on Feb 01, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Anaheim Ducks 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 — Ryan Poehling led all skaters at 1.54, on 1G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Anaheim Ducks generated 2.51 expected goals and Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.12, 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 31 shots on goal and Anaheim Ducks put 23. High-danger chances went 11 to 5.
How did the goaltenders play?
Adin Hill stopped 19 of 22 (-0.86 goals saved above expected); Lukas Dostal stopped 28 of 31 (0.56 goals saved above expected).