Vegas Golden Knights at Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Nov 03, 2026. Final score: Vegas Golden Knights 3, Pittsburgh Penguins 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 03, 2026 |
| Venue | PPG Paints Arena |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 3 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins 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 | Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 16:47 | 0.02 | 2.18 |
| 2nd | Tomas Hertl | C | 2 | 0 | 3 | 15:11 | 0.67 | 2.15 |
| 3rd | Tommy Novak | C | 1 | 1 | 5 | 19:13 | 0.78 | 1.70 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vegas Golden Knights–Pittsburgh Penguins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 16:36 | VGK | Tomas Hertl | Mitch Marner, Jack Eichel | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 3rd 01:09 | PIT | Tommy Novak | Kaedan Korczak, Spencer Stastney | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 09:58 | PIT | Rickard Rakell | Tommy Novak, Kaedan Korczak | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 11:19 | VGK | Trevor Connelly | Jeremy Lauzon | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 19:25 | VGK | Tomas Hertl | Mark Stone, Jack Eichel | 4v5 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Vegas Golden Knights | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.60 | 3.11 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 26 |
| Corsi % | 41.7% | 58.3% |
| Power play | 2/4 | 0/6 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 29 | 9 |
| Blocks | 18 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 3 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Hertl | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 15:11 | 0.67 | 2.15 |
| Trevor Connelly | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14:26 | 0.46 | 1.03 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:58 | 0.00 | 0.94 |
| Mark Stone | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:40 | 0.30 | 0.87 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 21:16 | 0.04 | 0.61 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:34 | 0.32 | 0.57 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:24 | 0.00 | 0.53 |
| Braeden Bowman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:58 | 0.00 | 0.34 |
| Raphael Lavoie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:37 | 0.00 | 0.16 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:52 | 0.00 | 0.12 |
| William Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:10 | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:20 | 0.22 | 0.01 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:33 | 0.00 | -0.03 |
| Brett Howden | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:31 | 0.26 | -0.06 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:16 | 0.13 | -0.15 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:36 | 0.17 | -0.35 |
| Dylan Coghlan | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:09 | 0.02 | -0.35 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:31 | 0.01 | -0.49 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 16:47 | 0.02 | 2.18 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 19:13 | 0.78 | 1.70 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:48 | 0.05 | 1.57 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:14 | 0.44 | 1.29 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:06 | 0.37 | 0.56 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:30 | 0.19 | 0.56 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:08 | 0.00 | 0.34 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:04 | 0.32 | 0.33 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:19 | 0.27 | 0.07 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:32 | 0.15 | 0.03 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:54 | 0.00 | -0.21 |
| Declan Carlile | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:21 | 0.06 | -0.22 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:14 | 0.06 | -0.22 |
| Ville Koivunen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:50 | 0.24 | -0.23 |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:41 | 0.00 | -0.23 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:13 | 0.03 | -0.46 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:44 | 0.10 | -0.47 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:55 | 0.04 | -0.51 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adin Hill | Vegas Golden Knights | 23 | 25 | 92.0% | 1.11 | W |
| Arturs Silovs | Pittsburgh Penguins | 20 | 23 | 87.0% | -0.40 | L |
Analysis
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 3–2 on Nov 03, 2026, a one-goal game.
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 3.11 expected goals to Vegas Golden Knights's 2.6 — Pittsburgh Penguins owned the better of the chances but Vegas Golden Knights took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Kaedan Korczak led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.18 on 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Adin Hill stopped 23 of 25, worth 1.11 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vegas Golden Knights vs Pittsburgh Penguins game?
The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3–2 on Nov 03, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vegas Golden Knights 3, Pittsburgh Penguins 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Kaedan Korczak led all skaters at 2.18, on 0G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 3.11 expected goals and Vegas Golden Knights generated 2.6, so Pittsburgh Penguins created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Vegas Golden Knights put 23 shots on goal and Pittsburgh Penguins put 25. High-danger chances went 13 to 26.