Vegas Golden Knights at Edmonton Oilers
NHL game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Edmonton Oilers on Apr 04, 2026. Final score: Vegas Golden Knights 5, Edmonton Oilers 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 04, 2026 |
| Venue | Rogers Place |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 5 |
| Edmonton Oilers score | 1 |
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 | Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 3 | 2 | 18:08 | 0.09 | 2.56 |
| 2nd | Jeremy Lauzon | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:16 | 0.13 | 2.08 |
| 3rd | Brett Howden | C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 15:59 | 0.58 | 1.95 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vegas Golden Knights–Edmonton Oilers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 11:43 | VGK | Brett Howden | Jack Eichel | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 05:44 | VGK | Colton Sissons | Mitch Marner, Jeremy Lauzon | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 08:05 | VGK | Jeremy Lauzon | Jack Eichel, Brett Howden | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 19:26 | EDM | Evan Bouchard | Jack Roslovic, Matt Savoie | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 04:04 | VGK | Mark Stone | Ivan Barbashev, Jack Eichel | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 16:13 | VGK | Rasmus Andersson | Ivan Barbashev, Noah Hanifin | 4v5 | 5–1 |
Team Comparison
| Vegas Golden Knights | Edmonton Oilers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 33 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.00 | 2.97 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 45.5% | 54.5% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 44.0% | 56.0% |
| Hits | 16 | 34 |
| Blocks | 16 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 3 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 18:08 | 0.09 | 2.56 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:16 | 0.13 | 2.08 |
| Brett Howden | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 15:59 | 0.58 | 1.95 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:37 | 0.41 | 1.64 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 15:21 | 0.00 | 1.52 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:24 | 0.53 | 1.33 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:55 | 0.00 | 0.94 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:16 | 0.09 | 0.90 |
| Mark Stone | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19:36 | 0.33 | 0.76 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22:03 | 0.04 | 0.72 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:34 | 0.03 | 0.51 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:46 | 0.21 | 0.49 |
| Reilly Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:03 | 0.01 | 0.37 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:17 | 0.22 | 0.30 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:51 | 0.00 | 0.17 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:58 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:57 | 0.11 | 0.05 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:59 | 0.02 | -0.03 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 24:10 | 0.46 | 1.56 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:50 | 0.48 | 0.99 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:31 | 0.34 | 0.92 |
| Connor McDavid | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 23:25 | 0.39 | 0.51 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:16 | 0.18 | 0.24 |
| Max Jones | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:00 | 0.10 | 0.17 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:58 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:36 | 0.22 | -0.01 |
| Curtis Lazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:43 | 0.01 | -0.21 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:03 | 0.08 | -0.34 |
| Adam Henrique | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:29 | 0.30 | -0.36 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 21:37 | 0.06 | -0.42 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:34 | 0.11 | -0.48 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:25 | 0.06 | -0.51 |
| Jason Dickinson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:59 | 0.01 | -0.54 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:44 | 0.01 | -0.73 |
| Josh Samanski | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:40 | 0.00 | -1.02 |
| Jake Walman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:30 | 0.02 | -1.74 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hart | Vegas Golden Knights | 31 | 32 | 96.9% | 1.86 | W |
| Connor Ingram | Edmonton Oilers | 28 | 33 | 84.8% | -2.20 | L |
Analysis
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5–1 on Apr 04, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Edmonton Oilers generated 2.97 expected goals to Vegas Golden Knights's 3.0 — 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.
Jack Eichel led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.56 on 3 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Carter Hart stopped 31 of 32, worth 1.86 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers game?
The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Edmonton Oilers 5–1 on Apr 04, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vegas Golden Knights 5, Edmonton Oilers 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jack Eichel led all skaters at 2.56, on 0G, 3A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Edmonton Oilers generated 2.97 expected goals and Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.0, so Vegas Golden Knights created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vegas Golden Knights put 33 shots on goal and Edmonton Oilers put 32. High-danger chances went 10 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Carter Hart stopped 31 of 32 (1.86 goals saved above expected); Connor Ingram stopped 28 of 33 (-2.2 goals saved above expected).