Utah Mammoth at Vegas Golden Knights
NHL game between the Utah Mammoth and the Vegas Golden Knights on Apr 29, 2026. Final score: Utah Mammoth 4, Vegas Golden Knights 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Venue | T-Mobile Arena |
| Series | R1 Game 5: VGK 3-2 UTA |
| Utah Mammoth score | 4 |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 5 |
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 | Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 3 | 0 | 5 | 23:42 | 0.83 | 2.30 |
| 2nd | Shea Theodore | D | 1 | 1 | 4 | 34:25 | 0.20 | 1.39 |
| 3rd | Lawson Crouse | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 28:08 | 0.22 | 1.30 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Utah Mammoth–Vegas Golden Knights) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 17:11 | UTA | John Marino | Clayton Keller, Nick Schmaltz | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 19:19 | VGK | Pavel Dorofeyev | Tomas Hertl, Jack Eichel | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 10:40 | UTA | Lawson Crouse | Clayton Keller, Mikhail Sergachev | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 15:37 | VGK | Pavel Dorofeyev | Shea Theodore, Ivan Barbashev | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 17:17 | VGK | Shea Theodore | Mark Stone | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 05:54 | UTA | Dylan Guenther | Kailer Yamamoto, MacKenzie Weegar | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 12:42 | UTA | Michael Carcone | Alexander Kerfoot | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 19:07 | VGK | Pavel Dorofeyev | Reilly Smith, Jack Eichel | 6v5 | 4–4 |
| P5 05:28 | VGK | Brett Howden | Mitch Marner | 4v5 | 4–5 |
Team Comparison
| Utah Mammoth | Vegas Golden Knights | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 38 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.24 | 3.21 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 52.9% | 47.1% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 50.6% | 49.4% |
| Hits | 43 | 44 |
| Blocks | 17 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 22 | 26 |
| Takeaways | 9 | 5 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawson Crouse | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 28:08 | 0.22 | 1.30 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 29:40 | 0.43 | 1.28 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:55 | 0.19 | 0.89 |
| Michael Carcone | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:20 | 0.25 | 0.85 |
| John Marino | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 27:58 | 0.64 | 0.85 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 27:01 | 0.02 | 0.79 |
| Kailer Yamamoto | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:06 | 0.16 | 0.74 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 37:35 | 0.05 | 0.74 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 30:46 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Dylan Guenther | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 27:34 | 0.30 | 0.55 |
| Brandon Tanev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:22 | 0.32 | 0.25 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:37 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:48 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:14 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Barrett Hayton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:49 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26:36 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:20 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
| Logan Cooley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 27:37 | 0.22 | -0.15 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 23:42 | 0.83 | 2.30 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 34:25 | 0.20 | 1.39 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 31:15 | 0.76 | 1.23 |
| Brett Howden | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:13 | 0.32 | 1.00 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:19 | 0.38 | 0.79 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24:27 | 0.04 | 0.79 |
| Mark Stone | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 30:48 | 0.18 | 0.59 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25:31 | 0.15 | 0.49 |
| Reilly Smith | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:55 | 0.18 | 0.39 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:12 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:56 | 0.04 | 0.30 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 34:07 | 0.19 | 0.25 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:36 | 0.24 | 0.15 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27:40 | 0.06 | 0.15 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 34:29 | 0.22 | 0.05 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:24 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:32 | 0.06 | -0.00 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:47 | 0.10 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 33 | 38 | 86.1% | -3.09 | L |
| Carter Hart | Vegas Golden Knights | 34 | 38 | 89.5% | -1.93 | W |
Analysis
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Utah Mammoth 5–4 on Apr 29, 2026, a one-goal game.
Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.21 expected goals to Utah Mammoth's 3.24 — Utah Mammoth owned the better of the chances but Vegas Golden Knights took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Pavel Dorofeyev led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.3 on 3 goals, 5 shots on goal.
Carter Hart stopped 34 of 38, worth -1.93 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Utah Mammoth vs Vegas Golden Knights game?
The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Utah Mammoth 5–4 on Apr 29, 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 — Pavel Dorofeyev led all skaters at 2.3, on 3G, 0A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.21 expected goals and Utah Mammoth generated 3.24, so Utah Mammoth created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Utah Mammoth put 38 shots on goal and Vegas Golden Knights put 36. High-danger chances went 15 to 17.