Utah Mammoth at Vegas Golden Knights
NHL game between the Utah Mammoth and the Vegas Golden Knights on Apr 21, 2026. Final score: Utah Mammoth 3, Vegas Golden Knights 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Venue | T-Mobile Arena |
| Series | R1 Game 2: VGK 1-1 UTA |
| Utah Mammoth score | 3 |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 2 |
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 | 2 | 1 | 24:28 | 0.03 | 1.84 |
| 2nd | Dylan Guenther | R | 1 | 1 | 5 | 19:01 | 0.76 | 1.81 |
| 3rd | Mark Stone | R | 1 | 0 | 2 | 21:25 | 0.69 | 1.72 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Utah Mammoth–Vegas Golden Knights) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 11:42 | VGK | Mark Stone | Jack Eichel, Mitch Marner | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 16:59 | UTA | MacKenzie Weegar | — | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 14:56 | UTA | Dylan Guenther | Kailer Yamamoto | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 15:58 | VGK | Ivan Barbashev | Jack Eichel | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 14:00 | UTA | Logan Cooley | Dylan Guenther, Kailer Yamamoto | 5v5 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Utah Mammoth | Vegas Golden Knights | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 21 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 7.19 | 2.78 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 52.7% | 47.3% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 39 | 33 |
| Blocks | 17 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 5 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Guenther | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 19:01 | 0.76 | 1.81 |
| Kailer Yamamoto | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10:15 | 0.29 | 1.42 |
| Logan Cooley | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21:39 | 1.29 | 1.38 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:14 | 0.63 | 1.21 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:02 | 0.18 | 1.10 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17:01 | 1.61 | 0.67 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:31 | 0.41 | 0.56 |
| Michael Carcone | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:04 | 0.05 | 0.44 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:34 | 0.17 | 0.23 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:08 | 0.05 | 0.19 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:19 | 0.85 | 0.17 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:07 | 0.02 | 0.11 |
| Brandon Tanev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:21 | 0.01 | -0.01 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:13 | 0.37 | -0.05 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:24 | 0.46 | -0.22 |
| Liam O'Brien | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:54 | 0.00 | -0.26 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:54 | 0.02 | -0.42 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:08 | 0.01 | -1.29 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 24:28 | 0.03 | 1.84 |
| Mark Stone | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:25 | 0.69 | 1.72 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:36 | 0.22 | 1.39 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:55 | 0.09 | 0.87 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:28 | 0.02 | 0.76 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:42 | 0.03 | 0.65 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:54 | 0.80 | 0.64 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:08 | 0.01 | 0.14 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:23 | 0.07 | 0.03 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:35 | 0.38 | -0.04 |
| Reilly Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:39 | 0.15 | -0.04 |
| Brett Howden | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:06 | 0.02 | -0.08 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:46 | 0.02 | -0.28 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:59 | 0.17 | -0.29 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:57 | 0.04 | -0.30 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:22 | 0.00 | -0.43 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:31 | 0.01 | -0.49 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:57 | 0.00 | -0.50 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 19 | 21 | 90.5% | 0.78 | W |
| Carter Hart | Vegas Golden Knights | 27 | 29 | 89.7% | 3.12 | L |
Analysis
The Utah Mammoth defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3–2 on Apr 21, 2026, a one-goal game.
Vegas Golden Knights generated 2.78 expected goals to Utah Mammoth's 7.19 — Utah Mammoth edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Jack Eichel led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.84 on 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Carter Hart stopped 27 of 29, worth 3.12 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Utah Mammoth vs Vegas Golden Knights game?
The Utah Mammoth beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3–2 on Apr 21, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Utah Mammoth 3, Vegas Golden Knights 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 1.84, on 0G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vegas Golden Knights generated 2.78 expected goals and Utah Mammoth generated 7.19, so Utah Mammoth created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Utah Mammoth put 29 shots on goal and Vegas Golden Knights put 21. High-danger chances went 15 to 12.