Edmonton Oilers at Vegas Golden Knights
NHL game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Vegas Golden Knights on Mar 26, 2026. Final score: Edmonton Oilers 4, Vegas Golden Knights 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Venue | T-Mobile Arena |
| Edmonton Oilers score | 4 |
| Vegas Golden Knights 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 | Mark Stone | R | 2 | 0 | 4 | 23:40 | 0.53 | 2.49 |
| 2nd | Ivan Barbashev | L | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:16 | 0.40 | 2.39 |
| 3rd | Connor McDavid | C | 1 | 2 | 2 | 22:12 | 0.12 | 2.22 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Edmonton Oilers–Vegas Golden Knights) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 11:52 | EDM | Matt Savoie | Connor McDavid, Evan Bouchard | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 04:09 | VGK | Mark Stone | Jack Eichel, Ivan Barbashev | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 07:27 | EDM | Connor McDavid | Vasily Podkolzin, Mattias Ekholm | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 14:51 | VGK | Mark Stone | — | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 16:42 | EDM | Zach Hyman | — | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 06:21 | VGK | Ivan Barbashev | Pavel Dorofeyev, Shea Theodore | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| OT 03:10 | EDM | Evan Bouchard | Connor McDavid | 3v3 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Edmonton Oilers | Vegas Golden Knights | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.31 | 3.19 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 18 |
| Corsi % | 54.5% | 45.5% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 51.7% | 48.3% |
| Hits | 15 | 21 |
| Blocks | 14 | 19 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 8 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 22:12 | 0.12 | 2.22 |
| Evan Bouchard | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 23:31 | 0.25 | 1.61 |
| Zach Hyman | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:10 | 0.51 | 1.15 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:40 | 0.24 | 0.84 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:50 | 0.13 | 0.42 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:33 | 0.07 | 0.39 |
| Jake Walman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:48 | 0.12 | 0.34 |
| Josh Samanski | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:28 | 0.00 | 0.12 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:35 | 0.03 | 0.09 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:14 | 0.01 | 0.08 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:34 | 0.15 | 0.07 |
| Adam Henrique | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:20 | 0.19 | -0.03 |
| Jason Dickinson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:48 | 0.19 | -0.13 |
| Roby Jarventie | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:39 | 0.00 | -0.13 |
| Max Jones | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:41 | 0.00 | -0.14 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:19 | 0.08 | -0.20 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:48 | 0.16 | -0.23 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:25 | 0.04 | -1.04 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Stone | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 23:40 | 0.53 | 2.49 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:16 | 0.40 | 2.39 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 26:24 | 0.44 | 1.47 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:05 | 0.03 | 1.03 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:10 | 0.16 | 0.86 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:46 | 0.13 | 0.83 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:14 | 0.02 | 0.52 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:17 | 0.25 | 0.35 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:44 | 0.48 | 0.29 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:47 | 0.00 | 0.09 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:08 | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:33 | 0.03 | 0.01 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:57 | 0.17 | -0.02 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:43 | 0.00 | -0.22 |
| Brett Howden | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:07 | 0.08 | -0.27 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:21 | 0.00 | -0.35 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:31 | 0.00 | -0.39 |
| Reilly Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:42 | 0.00 | -0.39 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Ingram | Edmonton Oilers | 26 | 29 | 89.7% | -0.28 | W |
| Adin Hill | Vegas Golden Knights | 25 | 29 | 86.2% | -1.73 | O |
Analysis
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4–3 on Mar 26, 2026, a one-goal game.
Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.19 expected goals to Edmonton Oilers's 2.31 — Vegas Golden Knights owned the better of the chances but Edmonton Oilers took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Mark Stone led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.49 on 2 goals, 4 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Edmonton Oilers vs Vegas Golden Knights game?
The Edmonton Oilers beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4–3 on Mar 26, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Edmonton Oilers 4, Vegas Golden Knights 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mark Stone led all skaters at 2.49, on 2G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.19 expected goals and Edmonton Oilers generated 2.31, so Vegas Golden Knights created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Edmonton Oilers put 29 shots on goal and Vegas Golden Knights put 29. High-danger chances went 13 to 18.
How did the goaltenders play?
Connor Ingram stopped 26 of 29 (-0.28 goals saved above expected); Adin Hill stopped 25 of 29 (-1.73 goals saved above expected).