Vegas Golden Knights at Vancouver Canucks
NHL game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Vancouver Canucks on Oct 04, 2026. Final score: Vegas Golden Knights 3, Vancouver Canucks 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 04, 2026 |
| Venue | Rogers Arena |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 3 |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 2 |
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 | Victor Olofsson | L | 1 | 0 | 4 | 14:35 | 0.26 | 1.56 |
| 2nd | Marc Gatcomb | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9:07 | 0.11 | 1.32 |
| 3rd | Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:25 | 0.01 | 1.31 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vegas Golden Knights–Vancouver Canucks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 18:52 | VAN | Paul Cotter | Filip Hronek, Elias Pettersson | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 09:01 | VGK | Mitch Marner | Brayden McNabb | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 14:30 | VGK | Victor Olofsson | Mark Stone, Jack Eichel | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 17:54 | VAN | Jonathan Lekkerimäki | Linus Karlsson, Luke Schenn | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 18:28 | VGK | Marc Gatcomb | Braeden Bowman, Nic Dowd | 5v5 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Vegas Golden Knights | Vancouver Canucks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 20 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.80 | 1.40 |
| High-danger shots | 26 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 62.5% | 37.5% |
| Power play | 1/5 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 19 | 25 |
| Blocks | 7 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 4 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Olofsson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14:35 | 0.26 | 1.56 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:07 | 0.11 | 1.32 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:25 | 0.01 | 1.31 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:12 | 0.01 | 1.29 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:11 | 0.21 | 1.19 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:22 | 0.00 | 1.19 |
| Braeden Bowman | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:41 | 0.09 | 1.19 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21:56 | 0.46 | 1.06 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:37 | 0.11 | 0.80 |
| Trevor Connelly | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:23 | 0.33 | 0.76 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:29 | 0.74 | 0.73 |
| Mark Stone | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:45 | 0.32 | 0.56 |
| William Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:20 | 0.63 | 0.41 |
| Brett Howden | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:16 | 0.30 | 0.28 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:52 | 0.11 | 0.24 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:00 | 0.02 | 0.20 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:03 | 0.00 | -0.13 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:11 | 0.10 | -0.56 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:29 | 0.14 | 0.99 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:31 | 0.04 | 0.79 |
| Jonathan Lekkerimäki | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:31 | 0.04 | 0.73 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:04 | 0.03 | 0.67 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:46 | 0.12 | 0.54 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26:25 | 0.03 | 0.40 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:30 | 0.03 | 0.25 |
| Max Sasson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:24 | 0.16 | 0.15 |
| Arshdeep Bains | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:04 | 0.13 | 0.07 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:18 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:56 | 0.06 | -0.01 |
| Luke Schenn | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:07 | 0.01 | -0.59 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:02 | 0.02 | -0.68 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:07 | 0.02 | -0.77 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:47 | 0.00 | -0.81 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:56 | 0.00 | -0.86 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:34 | 0.04 | -0.97 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:30 | 0.51 | -1.11 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adin Hill | Vegas Golden Knights | 18 | 20 | 90.0% | -0.60 | W |
| Kevin Lankinen | Vancouver Canucks | 25 | 28 | 89.3% | 0.80 | L |
Analysis
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Vancouver Canucks 3–2 on Oct 04, 2026, a one-goal game.
Vancouver Canucks generated 1.4 expected goals to Vegas Golden Knights's 3.8 — Vegas Golden Knights edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Victor Olofsson led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.56 on 1 goal, 4 shots on goal.
Kevin Lankinen stopped 25 of 28, worth 0.8 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vegas Golden Knights vs Vancouver Canucks game?
The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Vancouver Canucks 3–2 on Oct 04, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vegas Golden Knights 3, Vancouver Canucks 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Victor Olofsson led all skaters at 1.56, on 1G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vancouver Canucks generated 1.4 expected goals and Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.8, so Vegas Golden Knights created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vegas Golden Knights put 28 shots on goal and Vancouver Canucks put 20. High-danger chances went 26 to 9.