Winnipeg Jets at Vegas Golden Knights
NHL game between the Winnipeg Jets and the Vegas Golden Knights on Apr 13, 2026. Final score: Winnipeg Jets 2, Vegas Golden Knights 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Venue | T-Mobile Arena |
| Winnipeg Jets score | 2 |
| 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 | Jack Eichel | C | 1 | 3 | 4 | 17:34 | 0.44 | 3.27 |
| 2nd | Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 20:28 | 0.04 | 2.93 |
| 3rd | Rasmus Andersson | D | 1 | 1 | 7 | 20:10 | 0.18 | 2.90 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Winnipeg Jets–Vegas Golden Knights) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 07:38 | VGK | Mark Stone | Jack Eichel | 4v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 18:54 | VGK | Reilly Smith | Noah Hanifin, Rasmus Andersson | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 00:31 | VGK | Ivan Barbashev | Jack Eichel, Noah Hanifin | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 3rd 02:34 | WPG | Gabriel Vilardi | Colin Miller, Mark Scheifele | 4v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 03:37 | VGK | Rasmus Andersson | Mark Stone, Ivan Barbashev | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 04:41 | WPG | Mark Scheifele | Kyle Connor, Gabriel Vilardi | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 05:42 | VGK | Pavel Dorofeyev | Mark Stone, Jack Eichel | 5v4 | 2–5 |
| 3rd 07:38 | VGK | Jack Eichel | — | 5v4 | 2–6 |
Team Comparison
| Winnipeg Jets | Vegas Golden Knights | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 38 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.28 | 4.20 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 38.5% | 61.5% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 56.4% | 43.6% |
| Hits | 16 | 16 |
| Blocks | 12 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 9 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 6 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17:52 | 0.58 | 1.23 |
| Mark Scheifele | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 21:02 | 0.20 | 1.14 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:47 | 0.03 | 0.82 |
| Kyle Connor | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:25 | 0.17 | 0.56 |
| Cole Koepke | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:06 | 0.30 | 0.47 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:36 | 0.02 | 0.28 |
| Brad Lambert | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:08 | 0.19 | 0.15 |
| Cole Perfetti | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:23 | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Colin Miller | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:11 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| Nikita Chibrikov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:27 | 0.29 | 0.01 |
| Jacob Bryson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:21 | 0.02 | -0.01 |
| Josh Morrissey | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 26:40 | 0.09 | -0.38 |
| Isak Rosen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:29 | 0.18 | -0.42 |
| Brayden Yager | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:25 | 0.01 | -0.42 |
| Jonathan Toews | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:28 | 0.07 | -0.60 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:00 | 0.00 | -0.63 |
| Nino Niederreiter | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:22 | 0.03 | -0.68 |
| Haydn Fleury | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:45 | 0.04 | -1.30 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | C | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 17:34 | 0.44 | 3.27 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20:28 | 0.04 | 2.93 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 20:10 | 0.18 | 2.90 |
| Mark Stone | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 16:06 | 0.73 | 2.89 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14:27 | 0.14 | 2.28 |
| Reilly Smith | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:13 | 0.50 | 0.74 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:42 | 0.16 | 0.58 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:25 | 0.19 | 0.56 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:19 | 0.11 | 0.49 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:17 | 0.27 | 0.48 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:49 | 0.29 | 0.35 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:01 | 0.02 | 0.25 |
| Brett Howden | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:03 | 0.00 | 0.21 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:40 | 0.33 | 0.10 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:39 | 0.21 | 0.09 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:34 | 0.01 | -0.27 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:59 | 0.55 | -0.28 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:53 | 0.01 | -1.14 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | Winnipeg Jets | 32 | 38 | 84.2% | -2.34 | L |
| Carter Hart | Vegas Golden Knights | 21 | 23 | 91.3% | 0.72 | W |
Analysis
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Winnipeg Jets 6–2 on Apr 13, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Vegas Golden Knights generated 4.2 expected goals to Winnipeg Jets's 2.28 — the run of play matched the result, with Vegas Golden Knights earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Jack Eichel led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.27 on 1 goal, 3 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Carter Hart stopped 21 of 23, worth 0.72 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Winnipeg Jets vs Vegas Golden Knights game?
The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Winnipeg Jets 6–2 on Apr 13, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vegas Golden Knights 6, Winnipeg Jets 2.
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 3.27, on 1G, 3A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vegas Golden Knights generated 4.2 expected goals and Winnipeg Jets generated 2.28, so Vegas Golden Knights created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Winnipeg Jets put 23 shots on goal and Vegas Golden Knights put 38. High-danger chances went 9 to 16.
How did the goaltenders play?
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 32 of 38 (-2.34 goals saved above expected); Carter Hart stopped 21 of 23 (0.72 goals saved above expected).