Pittsburgh Penguins at Vegas Golden Knights
NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Vegas Golden Knights on Mar 12, 2026. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 2, Vegas Golden Knights 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Venue | T-Mobile Arena |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 2 |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 6 |
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 | Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 15:32 | 0.24 | 2.45 |
| 2nd | Jack Eichel | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:51 | 0.70 | 1.92 |
| 3rd | Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 19:16 | 0.01 | 1.60 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Pittsburgh Penguins–Vegas Golden Knights) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:41 | VGK | Colton Sissons | Braeden Bowman | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 05:02 | VGK | Pavel Dorofeyev | Kaedan Korczak, Braeden Bowman | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 08:26 | PIT | Rickard Rakell | Bryan Rust, Ryan Shea | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 09:20 | VGK | Mitch Marner | Pavel Dorofeyev | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 16:22 | PIT | Ben Kindel | Anthony Mantha, Ryan Shea | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 04:35 | VGK | Pavel Dorofeyev | Mitch Marner | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 06:20 | VGK | Jack Eichel | Ivan Barbashev, Shea Theodore | 5v5 | 2–5 |
| 3rd 19:01 | VGK | Brayden McNabb | Jack Eichel | 5v6 | 2–6 |
Team Comparison
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Vegas Golden Knights | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 17 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.69 | 3.00 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 58.3% | 41.7% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 31.1% | 68.8% |
| Hits | 12 | 27 |
| Blocks | 12 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 21 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 2 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 19:16 | 0.01 | 1.60 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:48 | 0.32 | 1.11 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:04 | 0.01 | 1.01 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:52 | 0.29 | 0.93 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:08 | 0.04 | 0.69 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:51 | 0.16 | 0.50 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:32 | 0.56 | 0.42 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:08 | 0.01 | 0.21 |
| Ilya Solovyov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:55 | 0.01 | 0.13 |
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:06 | 0.01 | -0.04 |
| Avery Hayes | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9:31 | 0.41 | -0.04 |
| Ville Koivunen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:47 | 0.22 | -0.11 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:43 | 0.15 | -0.41 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:03 | 0.11 | -0.47 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:21 | 0.00 | -0.62 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:45 | 0.16 | -0.62 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 26:26 | 0.09 | -0.91 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:42 | 0.00 | -0.97 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 15:32 | 0.24 | 2.45 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19:51 | 0.70 | 1.92 |
| Braeden Bowman | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11:32 | 0.18 | 1.39 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:47 | 0.47 | 1.37 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:47 | 0.00 | 1.11 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 23:39 | 0.15 | 1.10 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:57 | 0.22 | 1.06 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:51 | 0.00 | 0.88 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:14 | 0.08 | 0.67 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:07 | 0.11 | 0.62 |
| Brett Howden | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:59 | 0.00 | 0.50 |
| Mark Stone | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:52 | 0.05 | 0.42 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:41 | 0.00 | 0.39 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:11 | 0.01 | 0.26 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:43 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:44 | 0.21 | -0.01 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:58 | 0.00 | -0.09 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:35 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arturs Silovs | Pittsburgh Penguins | 11 | 16 | 68.8% | -3.37 | L |
| Adin Hill | Vegas Golden Knights | 24 | 26 | 92.3% | 0.55 | W |
Analysis
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 6–2 on Mar 12, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.0 expected goals to Pittsburgh Penguins's 2.69 — the run of play matched the result, with Vegas Golden Knights earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Pavel Dorofeyev led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.45 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Adin Hill stopped 24 of 26, worth 0.55 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Vegas Golden Knights game?
The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6–2 on Mar 12, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vegas Golden Knights 6, Pittsburgh Penguins 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Pavel Dorofeyev led all skaters at 2.45, on 2G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.0 expected goals and Pittsburgh Penguins generated 2.69, so Vegas Golden Knights created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Pittsburgh Penguins put 26 shots on goal and Vegas Golden Knights put 17. High-danger chances went 10 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Arturs Silovs stopped 11 of 16 (-3.37 goals saved above expected); Adin Hill stopped 24 of 26 (0.55 goals saved above expected).