Vegas Golden Knights at Utah Mammoth
NHL game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Utah Mammoth on Apr 27, 2026. Final score: Vegas Golden Knights 5, Utah Mammoth 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Venue | Delta Center |
| Series | R1 Game 4: VGK 2-2 UTA |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 5 |
| Utah Mammoth score | 4 |
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 | Brett Howden | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 21:38 | 0.77 | 2.24 |
| 2nd | Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 3 | 6 | 29:04 | 0.41 | 1.92 |
| 3rd | Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 3 | 1 | 30:14 | 0.02 | 1.92 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vegas Golden Knights–Utah Mammoth) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:12 | VGK | Pavel Dorofeyev | Ivan Barbashev, Jack Eichel | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 18:38 | VGK | Brett Howden | Mitch Marner | 5v4 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 03:26 | VGK | Cole Smith | Noah Hanifin, Colton Sissons | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 08:04 | UTA | Nick Schmaltz | Lawson Crouse, Mikhail Sergachev | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 08:33 | UTA | Ian Cole | Sean Durzi | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 01:45 | UTA | Michael Carcone | Dylan Guenther, Mikhail Sergachev | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 05:10 | UTA | Clayton Keller | Nick Schmaltz, Mikhail Sergachev | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 10:25 | VGK | Brett Howden | Noah Hanifin, Jack Eichel | 5v5 | 4–4 |
| OT 19:08 | VGK | Shea Theodore | Jack Eichel, Brett Howden | 5v5 | 5–4 |
Team Comparison
| Vegas Golden Knights | Utah Mammoth | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 36 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 6.42 | 1.75 |
| High-danger shots | 20 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 55.3% | 44.7% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 50.6% | 49.4% |
| Hits | 43 | 55 |
| Blocks | 22 | 21 |
| Giveaways | 22 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Howden | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 21:38 | 0.77 | 2.24 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 29:04 | 0.41 | 1.92 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 29:04 | 0.02 | 1.28 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:47 | 0.52 | 0.99 |
| Cole Smith | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:09 | 0.16 | 0.95 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 33:34 | 0.34 | 0.80 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:07 | 1.24 | 0.70 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:10 | 0.27 | 0.69 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:48 | 0.06 | 0.59 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:01 | 0.09 | 0.30 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27:22 | 0.26 | 0.25 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:33 | 0.05 | 0.25 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:36 | 0.60 | 0.15 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:39 | 0.11 | 0.15 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:55 | 0.31 | 0.10 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27:39 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Mark Stone | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 26:26 | 1.11 | 0.00 |
| Reilly Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:38 | 0.10 | -0.05 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 30:14 | 0.02 | 1.92 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 27:28 | 0.15 | 1.49 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 28:38 | 0.19 | 1.04 |
| Michael Carcone | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 15:07 | 0.17 | 0.95 |
| Ian Cole | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21:15 | 0.02 | 0.95 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 25:29 | 0.16 | 0.85 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:47 | 0.00 | 0.84 |
| Dylan Guenther | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 24:34 | 0.40 | 0.74 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:04 | 0.03 | 0.45 |
| Kailer Yamamoto | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:44 | 0.00 | 0.45 |
| Brandon Tanev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:35 | 0.01 | 0.25 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:33 | 0.18 | 0.20 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27:54 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Logan Cooley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27:58 | 0.20 | 0.10 |
| Liam O'Brien | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:11 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27:29 | 0.12 | -0.05 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:18 | 0.09 | -0.10 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:52 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hart | Vegas Golden Knights | 27 | 31 | 87.1% | -2.44 | W |
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 31 | 36 | 86.1% | -2.52 | L |
Analysis
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Utah Mammoth 5–4 on Apr 27, 2026, a one-goal game.
Utah Mammoth generated 1.75 expected goals to Vegas Golden Knights's 6.42 — Vegas Golden Knights edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Brett Howden led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.24 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Carter Hart stopped 27 of 31, worth -2.44 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vegas Golden Knights vs Utah Mammoth game?
The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Utah Mammoth 5–4 on Apr 27, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vegas Golden Knights 5, Utah Mammoth 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Brett Howden led all skaters at 2.24, on 2G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Utah Mammoth generated 1.75 expected goals and Vegas Golden Knights generated 6.42, so Vegas Golden Knights created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vegas Golden Knights put 36 shots on goal and Utah Mammoth put 31. High-danger chances went 20 to 10.