Vegas Golden Knights at Detroit Red Wings
NHL game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Detroit Red Wings on Nov 05, 2026. Final score: Vegas Golden Knights 2, Detroit Red Wings 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 05, 2026 |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 2 |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 1 |
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 | Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 1 | 5 | 21:46 | 0.54 | 1.07 |
| 2nd | Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:35 | 0.06 | 0.98 |
| 3rd | Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:04 | 0.16 | 0.93 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vegas Golden Knights–Detroit Red Wings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd 02:02 | DET | Anton Johansson | Carter Mazur, Sheldon Dries | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 04:20 | VGK | Braeden Bowman | Tomas Hertl, Victor Olofsson | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 18:18 | VGK | Trevor Connelly | Jack Eichel, Rasmus Andersson | 5v5 | 2–1 |
Team Comparison
| Vegas Golden Knights | Detroit Red Wings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 34 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.50 | 2.88 |
| High-danger shots | 20 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 50.8% | 49.2% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 54.7% | 45.3% |
| Hits | 15 | 16 |
| Blocks | 11 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 5 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 21:46 | 0.54 | 1.07 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:35 | 0.06 | 0.98 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:04 | 0.16 | 0.93 |
| Brett Howden | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:38 | 1.35 | 0.88 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:24 | 0.25 | 0.83 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:26 | 0.08 | 0.62 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:29 | 0.06 | 0.58 |
| William Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:35 | 0.06 | 0.51 |
| Trevor Connelly | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:19 | 0.12 | 0.46 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14:08 | 0.31 | 0.35 |
| Braeden Bowman | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 12:58 | 0.17 | 0.29 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:35 | 0.03 | 0.27 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:08 | 0.22 | 0.10 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:11 | 0.06 | -0.02 |
| Mark Stone | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:07 | 0.02 | -0.03 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:37 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:53 | 0.00 | -0.41 |
| Dylan Coghlan | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:56 | 0.02 | -0.52 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Johansson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9:33 | 0.13 | 0.81 |
| Carter Mazur | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:48 | 0.01 | 0.77 |
| Sheldon Dries | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:38 | 0.02 | 0.55 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:44 | 0.06 | 0.36 |
| Nate Danielson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:53 | 0.06 | 0.15 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:00 | 0.08 | 0.14 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:32 | 0.01 | 0.08 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:25 | 0.50 | 0.05 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:27 | 0.71 | 0.02 |
| William Wallinder | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:00 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Michael Brandsegg-Nygård | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:48 | 0.27 | -0.02 |
| Andreas Englund | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:48 | 0.00 | -0.02 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:16 | 0.04 | -0.06 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27:43 | 0.10 | -0.08 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19:43 | 0.52 | -0.10 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:11 | 0.06 | -0.23 |
| Justin Faulk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:43 | 0.00 | -0.32 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:13 | 0.27 | -0.58 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hart | Vegas Golden Knights | 25 | 26 | 96.2% | 1.88 | W |
| Daniil Tarasov | Detroit Red Wings | 32 | 34 | 94.1% | 0.51 | L |
Analysis
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Detroit Red Wings 2–1 on Nov 05, 2026, a one-goal game.
Detroit Red Wings generated 2.88 expected goals to Vegas Golden Knights's 3.5 — Vegas Golden Knights edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Jack Eichel led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.07 on 1 assist, 5 shots on goal.
Carter Hart stopped 25 of 26, worth 1.88 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vegas Golden Knights vs Detroit Red Wings game?
The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Detroit Red Wings 2–1 on Nov 05, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vegas Golden Knights 2, Detroit Red Wings 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jack Eichel led all skaters at 1.07, on 0G, 1A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Detroit Red Wings generated 2.88 expected goals and Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.5, so Vegas Golden Knights created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vegas Golden Knights put 34 shots on goal and Detroit Red Wings put 26. High-danger chances went 20 to 15.