Vegas Golden Knights at Utah Mammoth
NHL game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Utah Mammoth on May 01, 2026. Final score: Vegas Golden Knights 5, Utah Mammoth 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | May 01, 2026 |
| Venue | Delta Center |
| Series | R1 Game 6: VGK 4-2 UTA |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 5 |
| Utah Mammoth 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 | Mitch Marner | R | 2 | 1 | 7 | 17:19 | 0.51 | 2.18 |
| 2nd | Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 23:36 | 0.00 | 2.15 |
| 3rd | Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:04 | 0.21 | 1.87 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vegas Golden Knights–Utah Mammoth) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 15:02 | VGK | Brett Howden | Mitch Marner, Mark Stone | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 19:15 | VGK | Mitch Marner | Ivan Barbashev, Noah Hanifin | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 07:41 | UTA | Kailer Yamamoto | Mikhail Sergachev, MacKenzie Weegar | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 09:39 | VGK | Colton Sissons | Brayden McNabb, Kaedan Korczak | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 12:09 | VGK | Mitch Marner | Shea Theodore, Jack Eichel | 4v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 16:24 | VGK | Cole Smith | — | 6v5 | 5–1 |
Team Comparison
| Vegas Golden Knights | Utah Mammoth | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.57 | 0.84 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 6 |
| Corsi % | 47.5% | 52.5% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 61.1% | 38.9% |
| Hits | 32 | 38 |
| Blocks | 17 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Marner | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 17:19 | 0.51 | 2.18 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:36 | 0.00 | 2.15 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:04 | 0.21 | 1.87 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:13 | 0.17 | 1.67 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 24:47 | 0.22 | 1.65 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:30 | 0.04 | 1.60 |
| Cole Smith | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:56 | 0.51 | 1.48 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:55 | 0.02 | 1.39 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:54 | 0.41 | 1.38 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:13 | 0.28 | 1.27 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:42 | 0.02 | 0.83 |
| Brett Howden | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:18 | 0.58 | 0.77 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:11 | 0.11 | 0.75 |
| Mark Stone | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:14 | 0.02 | 0.44 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:05 | 0.00 | 0.36 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:23 | 0.30 | 0.24 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:42 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Reilly Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:26 | 0.16 | 0.08 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacKenzie Weegar | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:12 | 0.02 | 0.42 |
| Michael Carcone | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:01 | 0.07 | 0.31 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:28 | 0.02 | 0.27 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:36 | 0.06 | 0.07 |
| Kailer Yamamoto | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9:42 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| Jack McBain | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:42 | 0.04 | -0.05 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:01 | 0.07 | -0.09 |
| Brandon Tanev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:24 | 0.04 | -0.11 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:42 | 0.08 | -0.14 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:42 | 0.10 | -0.17 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:37 | 0.00 | -0.25 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:51 | 0.05 | -0.26 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:00 | 0.00 | -0.41 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 20:40 | 0.12 | -0.54 |
| Dylan Guenther | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:11 | 0.02 | -0.55 |
| Logan Cooley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:19 | 0.04 | -0.96 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:43 | 0.00 | -1.45 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:33 | 0.06 | -1.69 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hart | Vegas Golden Knights | 22 | 23 | 95.5% | -0.16 | W |
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 21 | 25 | 84.0% | -0.85 | L |
Analysis
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Utah Mammoth 5–1 on May 01, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Utah Mammoth generated 0.84 expected goals to Vegas Golden Knights's 3.57 — the run of play matched the result, with Vegas Golden Knights earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Mitch Marner led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.18 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 7 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vegas Golden Knights vs Utah Mammoth game?
The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Utah Mammoth 5–1 on May 01, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vegas Golden Knights 5, Utah Mammoth 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mitch Marner led all skaters at 2.18, on 2G, 1A and 7 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Utah Mammoth generated 0.84 expected goals and Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.57, so Vegas Golden Knights created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vegas Golden Knights put 26 shots on goal and Utah Mammoth put 22. High-danger chances went 11 to 6.