Vegas Golden Knights at Minnesota Wild
NHL game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Minnesota Wild on Oct 12, 2026. Final score: Vegas Golden Knights 2, Minnesota Wild 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 2 |
| Minnesota Wild score | 4 |
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 | Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 22:36 | 0.09 | 1.86 |
| 2nd | Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 1 | 0 | 3 | 21:23 | 1.14 | 1.58 |
| 3rd | Olli Määttä | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 25:16 | 0.71 | 1.49 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vegas Golden Knights–Minnesota Wild) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 11:50 | MIN | Matt Boldy | Olli Määttä, Quinn Hughes | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 14:32 | MIN | Max Shabanov | Quinn Hughes | 5v4 | 0–2 |
| 1st 16:57 | MIN | Danila Yurov | Bobby Brink, Rieger Lorenz | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 02:37 | VGK | Rasmus Andersson | Tomas Hertl, Raphael Lavoie | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 09:25 | VGK | William Karlsson | Brett Howden, Mitch Marner | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 18:38 | MIN | Joel Eriksson Ek | Kirill Kaprizov | 5v6 | 2–4 |
Team Comparison
| Vegas Golden Knights | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.59 | 4.83 |
| High-danger shots | 22 | 22 |
| Corsi % | 49.6% | 50.4% |
| Power play | 0/5 | 1/1 |
| Faceoff % | 51.7% | 48.3% |
| Hits | 19 | 18 |
| Blocks | 16 | 19 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 6 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Karlsson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:11 | 0.42 | 1.13 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17:23 | 0.06 | 1.10 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:53 | 0.17 | 0.98 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:30 | 0.08 | 0.95 |
| Brett Howden | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:18 | 0.40 | 0.70 |
| Raphael Lavoie | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:53 | 0.10 | 0.52 |
| Trevor Connelly | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:32 | 0.07 | 0.38 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:43 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:04 | 0.19 | 0.09 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:17 | 0.39 | -0.18 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:24 | 0.44 | -0.22 |
| Braeden Bowman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:20 | 0.02 | -0.23 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:38 | 0.09 | -0.24 |
| Mark Stone | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:03 | 0.47 | -0.29 |
| Dylan Coghlan | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:08 | 0.00 | -0.31 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:37 | 0.07 | -0.40 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:24 | 0.61 | -0.64 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:09 | 0.01 | -0.79 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 22:36 | 0.09 | 1.86 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21:23 | 1.14 | 1.58 |
| Olli Määttä | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25:16 | 0.71 | 1.49 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:34 | 0.60 | 1.22 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:40 | 0.77 | 1.10 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:20 | 0.00 | 1.03 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:34 | 0.39 | 1.00 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3:20 | 0.00 | 0.76 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:58 | 0.04 | 0.58 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:28 | 0.00 | 0.53 |
| Rieger Lorenz | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:00 | 0.04 | 0.50 |
| Max Shabanov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:07 | 0.24 | 0.47 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:41 | 0.31 | 0.42 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:32 | 0.05 | 0.18 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:02 | 0.03 | 0.13 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:41 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:19 | 0.21 | -0.15 |
| Blake Coleman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:34 | 0.20 | -0.84 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hart | Vegas Golden Knights | 24 | 27 | 88.9% | 1.00 | L |
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 21 | 23 | 91.3% | 1.56 | W |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4–2 on Oct 12, 2026.
Minnesota Wild generated 4.83 expected goals to Vegas Golden Knights's 3.59 — the run of play matched the result, with Minnesota Wild earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Quinn Hughes led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.86 on 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Jesper Wallstedt stopped 21 of 23, worth 1.56 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4–2 on Oct 12, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 4, Vegas Golden Knights 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Quinn Hughes led all skaters at 1.86, on 0G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Minnesota Wild generated 4.83 expected goals and Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.59, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vegas Golden Knights put 23 shots on goal and Minnesota Wild put 28. High-danger chances went 22 to 22.