Anaheim Ducks at Vegas Golden Knights
NHL game between the Anaheim Ducks and the Vegas Golden Knights on Oct 02, 2026. Final score: Anaheim Ducks 4, Vegas Golden Knights 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 02, 2026 |
| Venue | T-Mobile Arena |
| Anaheim Ducks score | 4 |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 3 |
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 | Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 29:37 | 0.26 | 1.66 |
| 2nd | Leo Carlsson | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:43 | 0.13 | 1.63 |
| 3rd | Braeden Bowman | R | 1 | 0 | 3 | 12:02 | 0.51 | 1.54 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Anaheim Ducks–Vegas Golden Knights) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 19:52 | ANA | Beckett Sennecke | Leo Carlsson, Tristan Luneau | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 01:33 | ANA | Alex Killorn | Noah Warren, Mikael Granlund | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 02:28 | ANA | Jeff Malott | Tim Washe, Jackson LaCombe | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 07:03 | ANA | Leo Carlsson | A.J. Greer, Cutter Gauthier | 5v5 | 4–0 |
| 3rd 04:38 | VGK | Shea Theodore | Brett Howden, Jack Eichel | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 06:07 | VGK | Tomas Hertl | Mitch Marner, Jack Eichel | 5v4 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 17:10 | VGK | Braeden Bowman | Victor Olofsson, Brayden McNabb | 5v5 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Anaheim Ducks | Vegas Golden Knights | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 20 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.17 | 3.25 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 26 |
| Corsi % | 41.6% | 58.4% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 42.9% | 57.1% |
| Hits | 25 | 18 |
| Blocks | 16 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 29:37 | 0.26 | 1.66 |
| Leo Carlsson | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17:43 | 0.13 | 1.63 |
| Jeff Malott | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:39 | 0.08 | 1.41 |
| Tristan Luneau | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 26:58 | 0.03 | 1.30 |
| Noah Warren | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:33 | 0.00 | 1.20 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:04 | 0.13 | 1.13 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:14 | 0.07 | 1.11 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 13:24 | 0.38 | 0.64 |
| Tyson Hinds | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:15 | 0.00 | 0.55 |
| Tim Washe | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:03 | 0.01 | 0.55 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 17:51 | 0.64 | 0.43 |
| Mikael Granlund | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:39 | 0.12 | 0.41 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:03 | 0.18 | 0.15 |
| Judd Caulfield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:17 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Frank Vatrano | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:34 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Nikita Nesterenko | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:49 | 0.04 | -0.17 |
| Travis Mitchell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:38 | 0.00 | -0.91 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:10 | 0.11 | -1.55 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braeden Bowman | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12:02 | 0.51 | 1.54 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 22:07 | 0.10 | 1.34 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:13 | 0.20 | 1.27 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 17:23 | 0.94 | 1.18 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:22 | 0.06 | 1.08 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 24:40 | 0.19 | 1.02 |
| Brett Howden | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14:58 | 0.47 | 0.90 |
| William Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:13 | 0.17 | 0.79 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:57 | 0.03 | 0.59 |
| Mark Stone | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:39 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:33 | 0.02 | -0.02 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:48 | 0.06 | -0.06 |
| Trevor Connelly | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:30 | 0.06 | -0.18 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:39 | 0.01 | -0.44 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:24 | 0.16 | -0.49 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:33 | 0.02 | -0.50 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:14 | 0.14 | -0.52 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:05 | 0.11 | -0.68 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lukas Dostal | Anaheim Ducks | 27 | 30 | 90.0% | 0.25 | W |
| Carter Hart | Vegas Golden Knights | 16 | 20 | 80.0% | -1.83 | L |
Analysis
The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4–3 on Oct 02, 2026, a one-goal game.
Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.25 expected goals to Anaheim Ducks's 2.17 — Vegas Golden Knights owned the better of the chances but Anaheim Ducks took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Jackson LaCombe led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.66 on 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Anaheim Ducks vs Vegas Golden Knights game?
The Anaheim Ducks beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4–3 on Oct 02, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Anaheim Ducks 4, Vegas Golden Knights 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jackson LaCombe led all skaters at 1.66, on 0G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.25 expected goals and Anaheim Ducks generated 2.17, so Vegas Golden Knights created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Anaheim Ducks put 20 shots on goal and Vegas Golden Knights put 30. High-danger chances went 15 to 26.