Edmonton Oilers at Vegas Golden Knights
NHL game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Vegas Golden Knights on Mar 08, 2026. Final score: Edmonton Oilers 4, Vegas Golden Knights 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 08, 2026 |
| Venue | T-Mobile Arena |
| Edmonton Oilers score | 4 |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 2 |
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 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 18:29 | 0.20 | 1.43 |
| 2nd | Connor McDavid | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 21:37 | 0.24 | 1.28 |
| 3rd | Vasily Podkolzin | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15:05 | 0.22 | 1.00 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Edmonton Oilers–Vegas Golden Knights) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 03:21 | EDM | Trent Frederic | Evan Bouchard, Colton Dach | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 13:09 | VGK | Noah Hanifin | Mitch Marner | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 02:34 | EDM | Vasily Podkolzin | — | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 11:53 | EDM | Leon Draisaitl | Connor McDavid | 4v4 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 16:43 | VGK | Jack Eichel | Mitch Marner | 4v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 18:03 | EDM | Kasperi Kapanen | Connor McDavid, Mattias Ekholm | 6v5 | 4–2 |
Team Comparison
| Edmonton Oilers | Vegas Golden Knights | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 19 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.73 | 2.70 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 41.4% | 58.6% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 26 | 15 |
| Blocks | 19 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 4 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 21:37 | 0.24 | 1.28 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:05 | 0.22 | 1.00 |
| Leon Draisaitl | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:59 | 0.43 | 0.90 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:56 | 0.77 | 0.85 |
| Colton Dach | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5:05 | 0.24 | 0.79 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10:59 | 0.63 | 0.75 |
| Evan Bouchard | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:51 | 0.10 | 0.69 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:12 | 0.00 | 0.49 |
| Jason Dickinson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:33 | 0.11 | 0.35 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:33 | 0.03 | 0.25 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:29 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:27 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:11 | 0.17 | 0.05 |
| Jake Walman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:23 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Zach Hyman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:33 | 0.22 | 0.00 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:14 | 0.22 | 0.00 |
| Josh Samanski | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:39 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:14 | 0.03 | -0.15 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18:29 | 0.20 | 1.43 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:15 | 0.04 | 0.80 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 21:40 | 0.31 | 0.65 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:11 | 0.31 | 0.15 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:41 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Braeden Bowman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:27 | 0.49 | 0.10 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:17 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:25 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:54 | 0.22 | 0.05 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:26 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| Brett Howden | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:29 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Brandon Saad | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:36 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:33 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:01 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17:04 | 0.32 | 0.00 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:49 | 0.39 | 0.00 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:36 | 0.09 | -0.15 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:43 | 0.04 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Ingram | Edmonton Oilers | 24 | 26 | 92.3% | 1.13 | W |
| Adin Hill | Vegas Golden Knights | 15 | 18 | 83.3% | -0.03 | L |
Analysis
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4–2 on Mar 08, 2026.
Vegas Golden Knights generated 2.7 expected goals to Edmonton Oilers's 3.73 — the run of play matched the result, with Edmonton Oilers earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Mitch Marner led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.43 on 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Connor Ingram stopped 24 of 26, worth 1.13 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Edmonton Oilers vs Vegas Golden Knights game?
The Edmonton Oilers beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4–2 on Mar 08, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Edmonton Oilers 4, Vegas Golden Knights 2.
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 1.43, on 0G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vegas Golden Knights generated 2.7 expected goals and Edmonton Oilers generated 3.73, so Edmonton Oilers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Edmonton Oilers put 19 shots on goal and Vegas Golden Knights put 26. High-danger chances went 13 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Connor Ingram stopped 24 of 26 (1.13 goals saved above expected); Adin Hill stopped 15 of 18 (-0.03 goals saved above expected).