Calgary Flames at Vegas Golden Knights
NHL game between the Calgary Flames and the Vegas Golden Knights on Oct 15, 2026. Final score: Calgary Flames 2, Vegas Golden Knights 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Venue | T-Mobile Arena |
| Calgary Flames score | 2 |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 6 |
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 | Mark Stone | R | 3 | 0 | 3 | 14:01 | 0.96 | 3.22 |
| 2nd | Jack Eichel | C | 1 | 2 | 4 | 15:16 | 0.63 | 3.03 |
| 3rd | Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 3 | 4 | 15:26 | 0.31 | 2.68 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Calgary Flames–Vegas Golden Knights) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:25 | VGK | Brett Howden | Mitch Marner | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 09:34 | VGK | Jack Eichel | — | 4v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 10:15 | CGY | Jake Middleton | Joel Farabee, Martin Pospisil | 5v4 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 11:03 | VGK | Braeden Bowman | Ivan Barbashev, William Karlsson | 5v4 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 01:06 | VGK | Mark Stone | Jack Eichel, Ivan Barbashev | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 12:10 | VGK | Mark Stone | Noah Hanifin, Ivan Barbashev | 5v5 | 1–5 |
| 3rd 16:13 | VGK | Mark Stone | Jack Eichel, Mitch Marner | 5v4 | 1–6 |
| 3rd 18:40 | CGY | Matt Coronato | Matvei Gridin, Morgan Frost | 4v5 | 2–6 |
Team Comparison
| Calgary Flames | Vegas Golden Knights | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.92 | 4.27 |
| High-danger shots | 22 | 25 |
| Corsi % | 51.2% | 48.8% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 2/5 |
| Faceoff % | 49.1% | 50.9% |
| Hits | 24 | 17 |
| Blocks | 16 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 5 |
Calgary Flames Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matvei Gridin | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:40 | 0.11 | 0.86 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:14 | 0.40 | 0.62 |
| Jonathan Castagna | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:39 | 0.19 | 0.46 |
| Martin Pospisil | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:40 | 0.02 | 0.43 |
| Joel Farabee | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:24 | 0.33 | 0.13 |
| Morgan Frost | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:45 | 0.31 | 0.06 |
| Yegor Sharangovich | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:03 | 0.29 | -0.01 |
| Matt Coronato | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:01 | 0.30 | -0.01 |
| Zayne Parekh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:25 | 0.20 | -0.02 |
| Maxim Tsyplakov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:48 | 0.00 | -0.03 |
| Adam Klapka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:22 | 0.06 | -0.07 |
| Yan Kuznetsov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:19 | 0.02 | -0.19 |
| Ryan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:48 | 0.17 | -0.25 |
| Zach Whitecloud | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:24 | 0.02 | -0.38 |
| Mikael Backlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:41 | 0.04 | -0.57 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:54 | 0.20 | -0.79 |
| Aydar Suniev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:21 | 0.27 | -0.89 |
| Kevin Bahl | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:58 | 0.00 | -1.03 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Stone | R | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 14:01 | 0.96 | 3.22 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 15:16 | 0.63 | 3.03 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 15:26 | 0.31 | 2.68 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18:43 | 0.14 | 1.71 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:24 | 0.00 | 1.60 |
| Brett Howden | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:41 | 0.06 | 1.30 |
| Braeden Bowman | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 18:15 | 0.87 | 0.79 |
| Dylan Coghlan | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:26 | 0.06 | 0.75 |
| William Karlsson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:08 | 0.37 | 0.75 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:22 | 0.06 | 0.59 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:48 | 0.03 | 0.53 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:51 | 0.32 | 0.42 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:45 | 0.02 | 0.36 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:51 | 0.00 | 0.28 |
| Raphael Lavoie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:38 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:27 | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Trevor Connelly | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:59 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:06 | 0.26 | 0.03 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Wolf | Calgary Flames | 27 | 33 | 81.8% | -1.59 | L |
| Carter Hart | Vegas Golden Knights | 28 | 30 | 93.3% | 0.85 | W |
Analysis
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Calgary Flames 6–2 on Oct 15, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Vegas Golden Knights generated 4.27 expected goals to Calgary Flames's 2.92 — the run of play matched the result, with Vegas Golden Knights earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Mark Stone led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.22 on 3 goals, 3 shots on goal.
Carter Hart stopped 28 of 30, worth 0.85 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Calgary Flames vs Vegas Golden Knights game?
The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Calgary Flames 6–2 on Oct 15, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vegas Golden Knights 6, Calgary Flames 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mark Stone led all skaters at 3.22, on 3G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vegas Golden Knights generated 4.27 expected goals and Calgary Flames generated 2.92, so Vegas Golden Knights created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Calgary Flames put 30 shots on goal and Vegas Golden Knights put 33. High-danger chances went 22 to 25.