Vegas Golden Knights at Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Mar 01, 2026. Final score: Vegas Golden Knights 0, Pittsburgh Penguins 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 01, 2026 |
| Venue | PPG Paints Arena |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 0 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 5 |
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 | Justin Brazeau | R | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:01 | 0.02 | 2.71 |
| 2nd | Ben Kindel | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14:23 | 0.30 | 2.24 |
| 3rd | Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 21:58 | 0.13 | 2.00 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vegas Golden Knights–Pittsburgh Penguins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 14:56 | PIT | Ben Kindel | Anthony Mantha | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 05:47 | PIT | Yegor Chinakhov | Tommy Novak, Justin Brazeau | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 09:34 | PIT | Bryan Rust | Erik Karlsson, Evgeni Malkin | 5v4 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 15:06 | PIT | Rickard Rakell | Erik Karlsson, Bryan Rust | 5v4 | 0–4 |
| 3rd 14:59 | PIT | Justin Brazeau | Ben Kindel, Kris Letang | 5v5 | 0–5 |
Team Comparison
| Vegas Golden Knights | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.19 | 2.39 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 53.9% | 46.1% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 2/3 |
| Faceoff % | 65.4% | 34.6% |
| Hits | 28 | 19 |
| Blocks | 14 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 23 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 6 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:55 | 0.07 | 0.63 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:34 | 0.13 | 0.34 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:02 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:09 | 0.09 | 0.11 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:05 | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:35 | 0.30 | -0.01 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:53 | 0.00 | -0.03 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:11 | 0.04 | -0.05 |
| Mark Stone | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:06 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Cole Reinhardt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:18 | 0.00 | -0.06 |
| Brandon Saad | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:28 | 0.28 | -0.26 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:58 | 0.13 | -0.29 |
| Reilly Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:52 | 0.52 | -0.29 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:30 | 0.29 | -0.38 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:34 | 0.05 | -0.48 |
| Braeden Bowman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:18 | 0.13 | -0.52 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:07 | 0.06 | -0.81 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:57 | 0.01 | -0.85 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Brazeau | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13:01 | 0.02 | 2.71 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 14:23 | 0.30 | 2.24 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 21:58 | 0.13 | 2.00 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:04 | 0.12 | 1.56 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17:08 | 0.50 | 1.55 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14:50 | 0.20 | 1.13 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:07 | 0.07 | 1.06 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:50 | 0.70 | 0.94 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:40 | 0.05 | 0.73 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:33 | 0.00 | 0.58 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:07 | 0.17 | 0.47 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:12 | 0.19 | 0.39 |
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:32 | 0.00 | 0.26 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:58 | 0.02 | 0.09 |
| Avery Hayes | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:18 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:07 | 0.00 | -0.19 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:04 | 0.00 | -0.21 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:08 | 0.00 | -0.34 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adin Hill | Vegas Golden Knights | 17 | 22 | 77.3% | -2.99 | L |
| Arturs Silovs | Pittsburgh Penguins | 22 | 22 | 100.0% | 1.96 | W |
Analysis
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 5–0 on Mar 01, 2026, a decisive 5-goal win.
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 2.39 expected goals to Vegas Golden Knights's 2.19 — the run of play matched the result, with Pittsburgh Penguins earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Justin Brazeau led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.71 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Arturs Silovs stopped 22 of 22, worth 1.96 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vegas Golden Knights vs Pittsburgh Penguins game?
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5–0 on Mar 01, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Pittsburgh Penguins 5, Vegas Golden Knights 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Justin Brazeau led all skaters at 2.71, on 1G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 2.39 expected goals and Vegas Golden Knights generated 2.19, so Pittsburgh Penguins created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vegas Golden Knights put 22 shots on goal and Pittsburgh Penguins put 22. High-danger chances went 11 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Adin Hill stopped 17 of 22 (-2.99 goals saved above expected); Arturs Silovs stopped 22 of 22 (1.96 goals saved above expected).