Vegas Golden Knights at Vancouver Canucks
NHL game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Vancouver Canucks on Apr 07, 2026. Final score: Vegas Golden Knights 2, Vancouver Canucks 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 07, 2026 |
| Venue | Rogers Arena |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 2 |
| Vancouver Canucks 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 | Brayden McNabb | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 21:23 | 0.04 | 1.62 |
| 2nd | Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:22 | 0.10 | 1.38 |
| 3rd | Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:37 | 0.11 | 1.37 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vegas Golden Knights–Vancouver Canucks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 12:50 | VAN | Max Sasson | Teddy Blueger, Linus Karlsson | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 15:46 | VGK | Brayden McNabb | Shea Theodore, Brandon Saad | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 12:13 | VGK | Cole Smith | Nic Dowd | 5v5 | 2–1 |
Team Comparison
| Vegas Golden Knights | Vancouver Canucks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 11 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.03 | 1.76 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 59.4% | 40.6% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 58.0% | 42.0% |
| Hits | 22 | 27 |
| Blocks | 20 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 9 |
| Takeaways | 1 | 7 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden McNabb | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21:23 | 0.04 | 1.62 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:22 | 0.10 | 1.38 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:37 | 0.11 | 1.37 |
| Cole Smith | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:30 | 0.07 | 1.23 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:35 | 0.04 | 1.09 |
| Brandon Saad | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13:25 | 0.62 | 0.97 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:55 | 0.09 | 0.89 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:27 | 0.04 | 0.81 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:58 | 0.43 | 0.76 |
| Ben Hutton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:53 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| Brett Howden | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:17 | 0.36 | 0.72 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 18:46 | 0.42 | 0.72 |
| Mark Stone | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:10 | 0.42 | 0.67 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:22 | 0.48 | 0.57 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:16 | 0.00 | 0.54 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:05 | 0.61 | 0.47 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:28 | 0.05 | 0.38 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:07 | 0.25 | 0.26 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Sasson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:57 | 0.12 | 0.77 |
| Teddy Blueger | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:38 | 0.00 | 0.59 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:56 | 0.03 | 0.37 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:09 | 0.01 | 0.28 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:59 | 0.33 | -0.04 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:09 | 0.00 | -0.04 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:28 | 0.37 | -0.05 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:54 | 0.20 | -0.07 |
| Nils Hoglander | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:16 | 0.06 | -0.23 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:52 | 0.35 | -0.29 |
| Curtis Douglas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:48 | 0.12 | -0.34 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:59 | 0.00 | -0.58 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:18 | 0.00 | -0.66 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:53 | 0.11 | -0.83 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:02 | 0.04 | -0.83 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:20 | 0.00 | -0.88 |
| Victor Mancini | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:03 | 0.02 | -1.35 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:00 | 0.01 | -1.46 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hart | Vegas Golden Knights | 10 | 11 | 90.9% | 0.77 | W |
| Nikita Tolopilo | Vancouver Canucks | 27 | 29 | 92.9% | 2.14 | L |
Analysis
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Vancouver Canucks 2–1 on Apr 07, 2026, a one-goal game.
Vancouver Canucks generated 1.76 expected goals to Vegas Golden Knights's 4.03 — Vegas Golden Knights edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Brayden McNabb led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.62 on 1 goal, 1 shots on goal.
Nikita Tolopilo stopped 27 of 29, worth 2.14 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vegas Golden Knights vs Vancouver Canucks game?
The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Vancouver Canucks 2–1 on Apr 07, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vegas Golden Knights 2, Vancouver Canucks 1.
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 1.62, on 1G, 0A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vancouver Canucks generated 1.76 expected goals and Vegas Golden Knights generated 4.03, so Vegas Golden Knights created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vegas Golden Knights put 28 shots on goal and Vancouver Canucks put 11. High-danger chances went 11 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Carter Hart stopped 10 of 11 (0.77 goals saved above expected); Nikita Tolopilo stopped 27 of 29 (2.14 goals saved above expected).