Vegas Golden Knights at Detroit Red Wings
NHL game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Detroit Red Wings on Mar 04, 2026. Final score: Vegas Golden Knights 4, Detroit Red Wings 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 04, 2026 |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 4 |
| Detroit Red Wings 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 | Mitch Marner | R | 1 | 2 | 1 | 19:59 | 0.58 | 2.80 |
| 2nd | Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 23:28 | 0.02 | 2.14 |
| 3rd | Alex DeBrincat | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:39 | 0.56 | 1.62 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vegas Golden Knights–Detroit Red Wings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:50 | VGK | Reilly Smith | Mitch Marner, Pavel Dorofeyev | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 05:58 | DET | Emmitt Finnie | Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 15:15 | DET | Simon Edvinsson | Andrew Copp, Alex DeBrincat | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 1st 16:14 | DET | Alex DeBrincat | Lucas Raymond, Axel Sandin-Pellikka | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 11:37 | VGK | Ivan Barbashev | Rasmus Andersson, Noah Hanifin | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 16:36 | VGK | Mitch Marner | Tomas Hertl, Shea Theodore | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| OT 02:11 | VGK | Tomas Hertl | Mitch Marner, Rasmus Andersson | 3v4 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Vegas Golden Knights | Detroit Red Wings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.21 | 3.52 |
| High-danger shots | 22 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 52.7% | 47.3% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 44.6% | 55.4% |
| Hits | 19 | 11 |
| Blocks | 10 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Marner | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 19:59 | 0.58 | 2.80 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 23:28 | 0.02 | 2.14 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:30 | 0.33 | 1.59 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:30 | 0.05 | 1.31 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16:33 | 0.35 | 0.98 |
| Braeden Bowman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:53 | 0.48 | 0.96 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:48 | 0.09 | 0.88 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:13 | 0.08 | 0.66 |
| Reilly Smith | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:12 | 0.17 | 0.62 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 23:45 | 0.75 | 0.55 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:32 | 0.01 | 0.18 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:23 | 0.17 | 0.11 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:48 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:13 | 0.20 | 0.01 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:46 | 0.04 | -0.03 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:06 | 0.00 | -0.11 |
| Brandon Saad | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:22 | 0.02 | -0.28 |
| Cole Reinhardt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:51 | 0.05 | -0.43 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20:39 | 0.56 | 1.62 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:18 | 0.30 | 1.24 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13:22 | 0.21 | 1.04 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:54 | 0.48 | 0.98 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 24:03 | 0.16 | 0.77 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 28:40 | 0.21 | 0.71 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9:37 | 0.13 | 0.54 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:01 | 0.08 | 0.26 |
| Mason Appleton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:03 | 0.27 | 0.25 |
| Dominik Shine | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:03 | 0.00 | 0.12 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:39 | 0.15 | -0.00 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:59 | 0.00 | -0.06 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:55 | 0.07 | -0.10 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:57 | 0.33 | -0.26 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:05 | 0.00 | -0.39 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:40 | 0.02 | -0.44 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:09 | 0.00 | -0.56 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:32 | 0.39 | -0.97 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adin Hill | Vegas Golden Knights | 23 | 26 | 88.5% | -0.10 | W |
| Cam Talbot | Detroit Red Wings | 21 | 25 | 84.0% | -0.58 | O |
Analysis
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4–3 on Mar 04, 2026, a one-goal game.
Detroit Red Wings generated 3.52 expected goals to Vegas Golden Knights's 3.21 — Detroit Red Wings owned the better of the chances but Vegas Golden Knights 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.
Mitch Marner led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.8 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vegas Golden Knights vs Detroit Red Wings game?
The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Detroit Red Wings 4–3 on Mar 04, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vegas Golden Knights 4, Detroit Red Wings 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mitch Marner led all skaters at 2.8, on 1G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Detroit Red Wings generated 3.52 expected goals and Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.21, so Detroit Red Wings 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 25 shots on goal and Detroit Red Wings put 26. High-danger chances went 22 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Adin Hill stopped 23 of 26 (-0.1 goals saved above expected); Cam Talbot stopped 21 of 25 (-0.58 goals saved above expected).