Vegas Golden Knights at St. Louis Blues
NHL game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the St. Louis Blues on Oct 22, 2026. Final score: Vegas Golden Knights 2, St. Louis Blues 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Venue | Enterprise Center |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 2 |
| St. Louis Blues 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 | Justin Barron | D | 1 | 3 | 4 | 20:23 | 0.25 | 3.65 |
| 2nd | Dylan Holloway | L | 2 | 1 | 3 | 18:40 | 0.40 | 2.17 |
| 3rd | Mason McTavish | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 14:06 | 0.09 | 1.51 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vegas Golden Knights–St. Louis Blues) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 10:00 | STL | Pavel Buchnevich | Jonatan Berggren, Connor McMichael | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 13:49 | STL | Justin Barron | Aleksanteri Kaskimaki, Otto Stenberg | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 05:38 | VGK | Brett Howden | Noah Hanifin, Alexander Holtz | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 08:30 | STL | Mason McTavish | Adam Jiricek, Justin Barron | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 04:08 | VGK | Jack Eichel | Ivan Barbashev, Brayden McNabb | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 08:21 | STL | Jimmy Snuggerud | Dylan Holloway, Justin Barron | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 10:29 | STL | Dylan Holloway | Robert Thomas, Justin Barron | 5v5 | 2–5 |
| 3rd 16:05 | STL | Dylan Holloway | Jake Neighbours, Jimmy Snuggerud | 5v4 | 2–6 |
Team Comparison
| Vegas Golden Knights | St. Louis Blues | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.75 | 2.89 |
| High-danger shots | 25 | 21 |
| Corsi % | 54.8% | 45.2% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 2/2 |
| Faceoff % | 49.1% | 50.9% |
| Hits | 36 | 13 |
| Blocks | 11 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 2 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:52 | 0.27 | 1.03 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:46 | 0.42 | 0.96 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22:47 | 0.04 | 0.67 |
| Braeden Bowman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:56 | 0.05 | 0.39 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:56 | 0.07 | 0.37 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:56 | 0.07 | 0.35 |
| Brett Howden | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 15:53 | 0.52 | 0.14 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:48 | 0.00 | 0.13 |
| Mark Stone | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:46 | 0.30 | 0.07 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:09 | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Alexander Holtz | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 14:04 | 0.60 | -0.07 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:37 | 0.11 | -0.12 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:20 | 0.20 | -0.13 |
| Raphael Lavoie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:51 | 0.04 | -0.31 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:15 | 0.00 | -0.40 |
| Trevor Connelly | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:53 | 0.03 | -0.55 |
| William Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:34 | 0.02 | -0.63 |
| Dylan Coghlan | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:28 | 0.00 | -0.86 |
St. Louis Blues Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Barron | D | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 20:23 | 0.25 | 3.65 |
| Dylan Holloway | L | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 18:40 | 0.40 | 2.17 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:06 | 0.09 | 1.51 |
| Jonatan Berggren | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:49 | 0.31 | 1.46 |
| Connor McMichael | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:14 | 0.13 | 1.24 |
| Jake Neighbours | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:38 | 0.06 | 1.17 |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17:34 | 0.12 | 1.17 |
| Philip Broberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:51 | 0.28 | 1.04 |
| Adam Jiricek | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:20 | 0.05 | 1.03 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:14 | 0.46 | 1.02 |
| Aleksanteri Kaskimaki | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 12:38 | 0.37 | 0.80 |
| Robert Thomas | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:27 | 0.01 | 0.72 |
| Otto Stenberg | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:36 | 0.02 | 0.68 |
| Dalibor Dvorsky | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:05 | 0.03 | 0.30 |
| Colton Parayko | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:36 | 0.22 | 0.16 |
| Pius Suter | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:50 | 0.08 | 0.14 |
| Brandon Carlo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:27 | 0.00 | -0.13 |
| Cam Fowler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:32 | 0.00 | -0.78 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adin Hill | Vegas Golden Knights | 25 | 31 | 80.6% | -3.11 | L |
| Joel Hofer | St. Louis Blues | 27 | 29 | 93.1% | 0.75 | W |
Analysis
The St. Louis Blues defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 6–2 on Oct 22, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
St. Louis Blues generated 2.89 expected goals to Vegas Golden Knights's 2.75 — the run of play matched the result, with St. Louis Blues earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Justin Barron led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.65 on 1 goal, 3 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Joel Hofer stopped 27 of 29, worth 0.75 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vegas Golden Knights vs St. Louis Blues game?
The St. Louis Blues beat the Vegas Golden Knights 6–2 on Oct 22, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was St. Louis Blues 6, Vegas Golden Knights 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Justin Barron led all skaters at 3.65, on 1G, 3A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
St. Louis Blues generated 2.89 expected goals and Vegas Golden Knights generated 2.75, so St. Louis Blues created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vegas Golden Knights put 29 shots on goal and St. Louis Blues put 31. High-danger chances went 25 to 21.