Calgary Flames at Vegas Golden Knights
NHL game between the Calgary Flames and the Vegas Golden Knights on Apr 02, 2026. Final score: Calgary Flames 3, Vegas Golden Knights 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 02, 2026 |
| Venue | T-Mobile Arena |
| Calgary Flames score | 3 |
| 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 | Mitch Marner | R | 3 | 2 | 6 | 17:45 | 0.39 | 4.65 |
| 2nd | Ivan Barbashev | L | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14:47 | 0.59 | 3.28 |
| 3rd | Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 18:02 | 0.07 | 1.92 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Calgary Flames–Vegas Golden Knights) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:41 | CGY | Morgan Frost | — | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 01:47 | VGK | Mitch Marner | Shea Theodore, Brayden McNabb | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 04:38 | CGY | Blake Coleman | Mikael Backlund, Joel Farabee | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 06:42 | VGK | Mitch Marner | Rasmus Andersson, Jack Eichel | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 12:11 | CGY | Blake Coleman | — | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 16:21 | VGK | Pavel Dorofeyev | Mitch Marner | 5v4 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 12:20 | VGK | Brett Howden | Shea Theodore, Ivan Barbashev | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 14:59 | VGK | Ivan Barbashev | Mitch Marner | 5v5 | 3–5 |
| 3rd 18:31 | VGK | Mitch Marner | Mark Stone, Ivan Barbashev | 5v5 | 3–6 |
Team Comparison
| Calgary Flames | Vegas Golden Knights | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.01 | 4.01 |
| High-danger shots | 5 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 34.3% | 65.7% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/6 |
| Faceoff % | 54.8% | 45.2% |
| Hits | 24 | 23 |
| Blocks | 21 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 24 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 4 |
Calgary Flames Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Coleman | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 18:05 | 0.45 | 1.82 |
| Mikael Backlund | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:20 | 0.00 | 1.05 |
| Joel Farabee | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:37 | 0.25 | 0.69 |
| Zach Whitecloud | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:16 | 0.04 | 0.62 |
| Morgan Frost | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:43 | 0.21 | 0.35 |
| Martin Pospisil | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:15 | 0.05 | 0.26 |
| Yan Kuznetsov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:46 | 0.01 | 0.26 |
| Kevin Bahl | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:05 | 0.00 | -0.21 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:58 | 0.13 | -0.37 |
| Adam Klapka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:22 | 0.03 | -0.39 |
| Connor Zary | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:28 | 0.01 | -0.40 |
| Matvei Gridin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:09 | 0.37 | -0.42 |
| Matt Coronato | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:34 | 0.14 | -0.48 |
| Yegor Sharangovich | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:29 | 0.03 | -0.61 |
| Ryan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:27 | 0.00 | -0.63 |
| Zayne Parekh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:12 | 0.07 | -0.65 |
| Brayden Pachal | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:43 | 0.00 | -1.16 |
| Olli Määttä | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:50 | 0.01 | -1.79 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Marner | R | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 17:45 | 0.39 | 4.65 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 14:47 | 0.59 | 3.28 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18:02 | 0.07 | 1.92 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:50 | 0.15 | 1.59 |
| Mark Stone | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:31 | 0.48 | 1.43 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:06 | 0.02 | 1.26 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 19:45 | 0.49 | 1.05 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:46 | 0.07 | 1.05 |
| Brett Howden | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:02 | 0.51 | 1.00 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:09 | 0.28 | 0.63 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:08 | 0.20 | 0.47 |
| Reilly Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:40 | 0.00 | 0.46 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:45 | 0.09 | 0.39 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:53 | 0.00 | 0.12 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:35 | 0.09 | 0.11 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:10 | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:27 | 0.05 | 0.06 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:45 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Wolf | Calgary Flames | 28 | 34 | 82.4% | -2.93 | L |
| Carter Hart | Vegas Golden Knights | 19 | 22 | 86.4% | -1.21 | W |
Analysis
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Calgary Flames 6–3 on Apr 02, 2026.
Vegas Golden Knights generated 4.01 expected goals to Calgary Flames's 2.01 — the run of play matched the result, with Vegas Golden Knights earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Mitch Marner led all skaters with a Game Score of 4.65 on 3 goals, 2 assists, 6 shots on goal.
Carter Hart stopped 19 of 22, worth -1.21 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Calgary Flames vs Vegas Golden Knights game?
The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Calgary Flames 6–3 on Apr 02, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vegas Golden Knights 6, Calgary Flames 3.
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 4.65, on 3G, 2A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vegas Golden Knights generated 4.01 expected goals and Calgary Flames generated 2.01, so Vegas Golden Knights created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Calgary Flames put 22 shots on goal and Vegas Golden Knights put 34. High-danger chances went 5 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Dustin Wolf stopped 28 of 34 (-2.93 goals saved above expected); Carter Hart stopped 19 of 22 (-1.21 goals saved above expected).