Chicago Blackhawks at Vegas Golden Knights
NHL game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Vegas Golden Knights on Sep 29, 2026. Final score: Chicago Blackhawks 2, Vegas Golden Knights 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Venue | T-Mobile Arena |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 2 |
| 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 | Jack Eichel | C | 1 | 2 | 2 | 18:00 | 0.25 | 1.84 |
| 2nd | Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 21:22 | 0.00 | 1.64 |
| 3rd | Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 18:45 | 0.00 | 1.64 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Chicago Blackhawks–Vegas Golden Knights) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 10:30 | VGK | Victor Olofsson | Jack Eichel, Shea Theodore | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 15:22 | VGK | Trevor Connelly | Brayden McNabb, Shea Theodore | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 12:23 | CHI | Jordan Greenway | Ryan Greene, Wyatt Kaiser | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 15:12 | VGK | Jack Eichel | Ivan Barbashev, Brayden McNabb | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 04:04 | CHI | Patrick Kane | — | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 04:43 | VGK | Noah Hanifin | Nic Dowd, Marc Gatcomb | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 17:27 | VGK | Mark Stone | Jack Eichel, Ivan Barbashev | 5v6 | 2–5 |
Team Comparison
| Chicago Blackhawks | Vegas Golden Knights | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 37 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.90 | 3.33 |
| High-danger shots | 21 | 27 |
| Corsi % | 43.2% | 56.8% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 43.1% | 56.9% |
| Hits | 14 | 23 |
| Blocks | 10 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 21 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 5 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Greenway | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 14:08 | 0.25 | 0.95 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 21:36 | 0.39 | 0.74 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:43 | 0.03 | 0.56 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:37 | 0.00 | 0.51 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:51 | 0.16 | 0.39 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:16 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:16 | 0.01 | -0.07 |
| Andrew Mangiapane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:23 | 0.16 | -0.07 |
| Frank Nazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:01 | 0.35 | -0.07 |
| Anton Frondell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:40 | 0.00 | -0.08 |
| Bowen Byram | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:08 | 0.04 | -0.12 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:01 | 0.00 | -0.14 |
| Roman Kantserov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:07 | 0.09 | -0.20 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:40 | 0.00 | -0.38 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:57 | 0.14 | -0.39 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:14 | 0.00 | -0.47 |
| Nick Lardis | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:44 | 0.00 | -0.56 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:50 | 0.27 | -0.57 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 18:00 | 0.25 | 1.84 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 21:22 | 0.00 | 1.64 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18:45 | 0.00 | 1.64 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:51 | 0.05 | 1.54 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14:27 | 0.01 | 1.43 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 10:31 | 0.22 | 1.31 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:57 | 0.01 | 1.13 |
| Trevor Connelly | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 11:22 | 0.48 | 0.95 |
| Mark Stone | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:11 | 0.49 | 0.87 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:37 | 0.00 | 0.86 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:20 | 0.00 | 0.84 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:45 | 0.63 | 0.75 |
| Brett Howden | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:16 | 0.35 | 0.63 |
| William Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:26 | 0.13 | 0.29 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:21 | 0.29 | 0.12 |
| Braeden Bowman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:58 | 0.42 | -0.19 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:46 | 0.00 | -0.43 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:08 | 0.00 | -0.59 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 32 | 36 | 88.9% | -1.29 | L |
| Carter Hart | Vegas Golden Knights | 24 | 26 | 92.3% | -0.10 | W |
Analysis
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 5–2 on Sep 29, 2026.
Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.33 expected goals to Chicago Blackhawks's 1.9 — 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 1.84 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Chicago Blackhawks vs Vegas Golden Knights game?
The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5–2 on Sep 29, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vegas Golden Knights 5, Chicago Blackhawks 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 1G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.33 expected goals and Chicago Blackhawks generated 1.9, so Vegas Golden Knights created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Chicago Blackhawks put 26 shots on goal and Vegas Golden Knights put 37. High-danger chances went 21 to 27.