Ottawa Senators at Vegas Golden Knights
NHL game between the Ottawa Senators and the Vegas Golden Knights on Oct 27, 2026. Final score: Ottawa Senators 1, Vegas Golden Knights 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Venue | T-Mobile Arena |
| Ottawa Senators score | 1 |
| Vegas Golden Knights 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 | Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:40 | 0.23 | 1.40 |
| 2nd | Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9:06 | 0.17 | 1.19 |
| 3rd | Trevor Connelly | L | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:46 | 0.25 | 1.03 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Ottawa Senators–Vegas Golden Knights) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 19:49 | VGK | Braeden Bowman | Ivan Barbashev, Shea Theodore | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 00:34 | OTT | Shane Pinto | Drake Batherson | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 08:01 | VGK | Raphael Lavoie | Nic Dowd, Ville Heinola | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 18:00 | VGK | William Karlsson | Trevor Connelly, Mitch Marner | 5v6 EN | 1–3 |
| 3rd 19:53 | VGK | Jack Eichel | Mark Stone | 5v6 EN | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| Ottawa Senators | Vegas Golden Knights | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.44 | 3.95 |
| High-danger shots | 30 | 28 |
| Corsi % | 54.8% | 45.2% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 52.8% | 47.2% |
| Hits | 24 | 14 |
| Blocks | 6 | 24 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 23 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 1 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Pinto | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 23:06 | 0.34 | 0.81 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:25 | 0.21 | 0.58 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:36 | 0.24 | 0.41 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:52 | 0.13 | 0.29 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:01 | 0.14 | 0.24 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:07 | 0.01 | -0.06 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 26:38 | 0.13 | -0.11 |
| Stephen Halliday | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:56 | 0.38 | -0.11 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:30 | 0.30 | -0.12 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:47 | 0.18 | -0.17 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:37 | 0.01 | -0.23 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:24 | 0.05 | -0.27 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:47 | 0.16 | -0.31 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:10 | 0.00 | -0.33 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:43 | 0.04 | -0.39 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:04 | 0.07 | -0.49 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:25 | 0.01 | -0.52 |
| Carter Yakemchuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:07 | 0.04 | -0.57 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:40 | 0.23 | 1.40 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:06 | 0.17 | 1.19 |
| Trevor Connelly | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:46 | 0.25 | 1.03 |
| Braeden Bowman | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 11:35 | 0.44 | 1.03 |
| Raphael Lavoie | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8:20 | 0.09 | 1.00 |
| Ville Heinola | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:31 | 0.03 | 0.96 |
| William Karlsson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:07 | 0.67 | 0.92 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:13 | 0.16 | 0.90 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21:16 | 0.51 | 0.90 |
| Mark Stone | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:08 | 0.35 | 0.88 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:40 | 0.13 | 0.59 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:05 | 0.30 | 0.51 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:24 | 0.04 | 0.49 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15:40 | 0.09 | 0.44 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:32 | 0.00 | 0.31 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:18 | 0.07 | 0.26 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:56 | 0.19 | 0.10 |
| Brett Howden | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:09 | 0.25 | -0.07 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Johansson | Ottawa Senators | 25 | 27 | 92.6% | 0.77 | L |
| Adin Hill | Vegas Golden Knights | 25 | 26 | 96.2% | 1.44 | W |
Analysis
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Ottawa Senators 4–1 on Oct 27, 2026.
Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.95 expected goals to Ottawa Senators's 2.44 — the run of play matched the result, with Vegas Golden Knights earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Ivan Barbashev led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.4 on 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Adin Hill stopped 25 of 26, worth 1.44 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Ottawa Senators vs Vegas Golden Knights game?
The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Ottawa Senators 4–1 on Oct 27, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vegas Golden Knights 4, Ottawa Senators 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Ivan Barbashev led all skaters at 1.4, on 0G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.95 expected goals and Ottawa Senators generated 2.44, so Vegas Golden Knights created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Ottawa Senators put 26 shots on goal and Vegas Golden Knights put 29. High-danger chances went 30 to 28.