Vancouver Canucks at Vegas Golden Knights
NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and the Vegas Golden Knights on Mar 30, 2026. Final score: Vancouver Canucks 2, Vegas Golden Knights 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Venue | T-Mobile Arena |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 2 |
| Vegas Golden Knights 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 | Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:38 | 0.03 | 1.81 |
| 2nd | Shea Theodore | D | 1 | 0 | 2 | 22:35 | 0.23 | 1.63 |
| 3rd | Rasmus Andersson | D | 1 | 0 | 3 | 19:29 | 0.40 | 1.63 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vancouver Canucks–Vegas Golden Knights) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 12:19 | VAN | Evander Kane | Jake DeBrusk | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 07:48 | VGK | Rasmus Andersson | Tomas Hertl, Noah Hanifin | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 12:17 | VAN | Brock Boeser | Filip Hronek, Elias Pettersson | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 17:17 | VGK | Shea Theodore | Ivan Barbashev, Mark Stone | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 18:34 | VGK | Reilly Smith | Brayden McNabb | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 18:50 | VGK | Cole Smith | Jeremy Lauzon, Nic Dowd | 5v6 | 2–4 |
Team Comparison
| Vancouver Canucks | Vegas Golden Knights | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.70 | 3.37 |
| High-danger shots | 7 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 33.0% | 67.0% |
| Power play | 1/1 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 51.6% | 48.4% |
| Hits | 25 | 33 |
| Blocks | 15 | 4 |
| Giveaways | 6 | 10 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 4 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evander Kane | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 14:42 | 0.33 | 0.79 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:36 | 0.29 | 0.73 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:12 | 0.11 | 0.30 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:53 | 0.07 | 0.29 |
| Teddy Blueger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:14 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 28:00 | 0.01 | 0.11 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:05 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Curtis Douglas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:19 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:43 | 0.24 | -0.07 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:08 | 0.00 | -0.08 |
| Nils Hoglander | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:53 | 0.04 | -0.09 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:50 | 0.23 | -0.18 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:22 | 0.00 | -0.18 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:24 | 0.02 | -0.40 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:14 | 0.19 | -0.49 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:53 | 0.00 | -0.85 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:54 | 0.07 | -0.86 |
| Victor Mancini | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:54 | 0.00 | -1.04 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:38 | 0.03 | 1.81 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:35 | 0.23 | 1.63 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:29 | 0.40 | 1.63 |
| Reilly Smith | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 13:10 | 0.37 | 1.60 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 15:05 | 0.44 | 1.54 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:41 | 0.05 | 1.48 |
| Mark Stone | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:07 | 0.19 | 1.27 |
| Cole Smith | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:55 | 0.15 | 1.10 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:40 | 0.05 | 1.02 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:53 | 0.03 | 1.00 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8:29 | 0.00 | 0.80 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:29 | 0.10 | 0.61 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:35 | 0.44 | 0.59 |
| Brett Howden | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:43 | 0.06 | 0.22 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:45 | 0.54 | 0.13 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:57 | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:16 | 0.13 | 0.02 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:19 | 0.17 | -0.01 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Lankinen | Vancouver Canucks | 30 | 33 | 90.9% | 0.19 | L |
| Adin Hill | Vegas Golden Knights | 22 | 24 | 91.7% | -0.37 | W |
Analysis
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4–2 on Mar 30, 2026.
Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.37 expected goals to Vancouver Canucks's 1.7 — the run of play matched the result, with Vegas Golden Knights earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Brayden McNabb led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.81 on 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vancouver Canucks vs Vegas Golden Knights game?
The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Vancouver Canucks 4–2 on Mar 30, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vegas Golden Knights 4, Vancouver Canucks 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Brayden McNabb led all skaters at 1.81, on 0G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.37 expected goals and Vancouver Canucks generated 1.7, so Vegas Golden Knights created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vancouver Canucks put 24 shots on goal and Vegas Golden Knights put 34. High-danger chances went 7 to 17.
How did the goaltenders play?
Kevin Lankinen stopped 30 of 33 (0.19 goals saved above expected); Adin Hill stopped 22 of 24 (-0.37 goals saved above expected).