Calgary Flames vs Vegas Golden Knights — Thursday, October 15, 2026 Game Analysis
Calgary Flames at Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. Final.
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VGK
- Brett Howden (3)
- SHJack Eichel (5)
- PPBraeden Bowman (2)
- Mark Stone (4)
- Mark Stone (5)
- PPMark Stone (6)
CGY
- SHJacob Middleton (1)
- PPMatt Coronato (2)
Official game highlights
Game statistics
| Statistic | Calgary Flames | Vegas Golden Knights |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on goal | 30 | 33 |
| Power-play goals | 1 | 2 |
| Power-play opportunities | 2 | 5 |
| Power-play conversion (%) | 50.0 | 40.0 |
| Faceoffs won (%) | 49.2 | 50.8 |
| Hits | 24 | 17 |
| Blocked shots | 16 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 5 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 15 |
| Penalty minutes | 24 | 18 |
Source: ESPN game statistics.
Calgary Flames vs Vegas Golden Knights Game Analysis
Vegas Golden Knights defeated Calgary Flames, 6–2. Vegas Golden Knights led shots on goal 33–30. Calgary Flames went 1-for-2; Vegas Golden Knights went 2-for-5. Vegas Golden Knights won 50.8% of the faceoffs.
Based on the recorded result and reported team totals. These comparisons describe this game, not season averages.
Golden Knights 6, Flames 2 on October 15, 2026
On October 15, 2026, the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Calgary Flames 6-2 at T-Mobile Arena. Mark Stone scored a natural hat trick in the third period to turn Vegas' lead into a decisive victory.
Brett Howden opened the scoring just 25 seconds into the game after receiving a pass from Mitch Marner. Jack Eichel doubled the advantage with a short-handed goal later in the first period.
Jake Middleton answered for Calgary while short-handed in the second period. Braeden Bowman restored Vegas' 2-goal lead on the power play just 48 seconds later.
Stone then scored 3 consecutive goals during the third period. Matt Coronato supplied Calgary's final goal on a late power play.
Eichel finished with a goal and 2 assists, while Ivan Barbashev recorded 3 assists. Marner added 2 assists, and Carter Hart made 28 saves for Vegas. Dustin Wolf stopped 27 shots for Calgary. The Golden Knights earned their sixth victory in their past 7 games.
Scoring and goaltending
Vegas Golden Knights won 6–2 at T-Mobile Arena.
Who scored
- Brett Howden Goal (3) Snap Shot, assists: Mitch Marner (6)
- Jack Eichel Goal (5) Wrist Shot, assists: none
- Jacob Middleton Goal (1) Wrist Shot, assists: Joel Farabee (4), Martin Pospisil (1)
- Braeden Bowman Goal (2) Snap Shot, assists: Ivan Barbashev (5), William Karlsson (2)
- Mark Stone Goal (4) Tip-In, assists: Jack Eichel (10), Ivan Barbashev (6)
- Mark Stone Goal (5) Backhand, assists: Noah Hanifin (2), Ivan Barbashev (7)
- Mark Stone Goal (6) Snap Shot, assists: Jack Eichel (11), Mitch Marner (7)
- Matt Coronato Goal (2) Backhand, assists: Matvei Gridin (2), Morgan Frost (1)
Goalies
- Dustin Wolf stopped 27 of 33 for Calgary Flames.
- Carter Hart stopped 28 of 30 for Vegas Golden Knights.
Brett Howden Goal (3) Snap Shot, assists: Mitch Marner (6) That made the score 0–1 in the 1st, and Vegas Golden Knights stayed ahead.