Vegas Golden Knights at Winnipeg Jets
NHL game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Winnipeg Jets on Mar 24, 2026. Final score: Vegas Golden Knights 1, Winnipeg Jets 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Venue | Canada Life Centre |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 1 |
| Winnipeg Jets 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 | Mark Scheifele | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:43 | 0.85 | 2.73 |
| 2nd | Kyle Connor | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:16 | 0.20 | 2.26 |
| 3rd | Josh Morrissey | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:16 | 0.05 | 1.79 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vegas Golden Knights–Winnipeg Jets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 17:25 | WPG | Kyle Connor | Josh Morrissey, Mark Scheifele | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 02:08 | WPG | Alex Iafallo | Mark Scheifele | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 04:06 | WPG | Cole Perfetti | Gabriel Vilardi, Dylan DeMelo | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 10:29 | VGK | Rasmus Andersson | Ivan Barbashev, Brett Howden | 4v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 18:42 | WPG | Mark Scheifele | Kyle Connor | 5v6 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| Vegas Golden Knights | Winnipeg Jets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 21 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.13 | 3.60 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 54.5% | 45.5% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 48.1% | 51.9% |
| Hits | 11 | 22 |
| Blocks | 14 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 9 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 6 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:35 | 1.06 | 1.05 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:55 | 0.26 | 0.62 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:43 | 0.13 | 0.59 |
| Brett Howden | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:21 | 0.00 | 0.44 |
| Mark Stone | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:57 | 0.67 | 0.40 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:37 | 0.27 | 0.34 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:07 | 0.00 | 0.34 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:45 | 0.00 | 0.18 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:24 | 0.04 | 0.14 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:08 | 0.15 | -0.07 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:22 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:12 | 0.19 | -0.11 |
| Reilly Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:54 | 0.11 | -0.16 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17:30 | 0.42 | -0.20 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:29 | 0.18 | -0.28 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:56 | 0.00 | -0.36 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:46 | 0.00 | -0.62 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:19 | 0.03 | -0.85 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Scheifele | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 17:43 | 0.85 | 2.73 |
| Kyle Connor | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20:16 | 0.20 | 2.26 |
| Josh Morrissey | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:16 | 0.05 | 1.79 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:28 | 0.37 | 1.19 |
| Cole Perfetti | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:34 | 0.23 | 1.03 |
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:08 | 0.09 | 0.81 |
| Neal Pionk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:57 | 0.61 | 0.57 |
| Brad Lambert | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:57 | 0.19 | 0.48 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:43 | 0.03 | 0.42 |
| Morgan Barron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:47 | 0.29 | 0.26 |
| Isak Rosen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:09 | 0.02 | 0.18 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:28 | 0.00 | 0.16 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:31 | 0.01 | 0.14 |
| Elias Salomonsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:12 | 0.05 | -0.10 |
| Gustav Nyquist | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:48 | 0.14 | -0.25 |
| Cole Koepke | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:10 | 0.24 | -0.29 |
| Jonathan Toews | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:54 | 0.00 | -0.39 |
| Haydn Fleury | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:24 | 0.00 | -0.44 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adin Hill | Vegas Golden Knights | 17 | 20 | 85.0% | -0.93 | L |
| Connor Hellebuyck | Winnipeg Jets | 26 | 27 | 96.3% | 2.51 | W |
Analysis
The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4–1 on Mar 24, 2026.
Winnipeg Jets generated 3.6 expected goals to Vegas Golden Knights's 3.13 — the run of play matched the result, with Winnipeg Jets earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Mark Scheifele led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.73 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 26 of 27, worth 2.51 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vegas Golden Knights vs Winnipeg Jets game?
The Winnipeg Jets beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4–1 on Mar 24, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Winnipeg Jets 4, Vegas Golden Knights 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mark Scheifele led all skaters at 2.73, on 1G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Winnipeg Jets generated 3.6 expected goals and Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.13, so Winnipeg Jets created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vegas Golden Knights put 27 shots on goal and Winnipeg Jets put 21. High-danger chances went 13 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Adin Hill stopped 17 of 20 (-0.93 goals saved above expected); Connor Hellebuyck stopped 26 of 27 (2.51 goals saved above expected).