Utah Mammoth at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the Utah Mammoth and the Colorado Avalanche on Oct 09, 2025. Final score: Utah Mammoth 1, Colorado Avalanche 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 09, 2025 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| Utah Mammoth score | 1 |
| Colorado Avalanche 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 | Ross Colton | C | 1 | 0 | 4 | 10:23 | 0.39 | 0.95 |
| 2nd | Cale Makar | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 23:03 | 0.10 | 0.74 |
| 3rd | Nathan MacKinnon | C | 1 | 0 | 4 | 21:16 | 0.80 | 0.70 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Utah Mammoth–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 10:57 | COL | Ross Colton | Jack Drury, Victor Olofsson | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 17:48 | UTA | Dylan Guenther | Clayton Keller, Nick Schmaltz | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 02:52 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Cale Makar, Martin Necas | 5v4 | 1–2 |
Team Comparison
| Utah Mammoth | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 33 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.93 | 2.38 |
| High-danger shots | 7 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 48.8% | 51.2% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 30.6% | 69.4% |
| Hits | 19 | 20 |
| Blocks | 21 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 36 | 22 |
| Takeaways | 0 | 4 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Guenther | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 19:48 | 1.56 | 0.65 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:40 | 0.27 | 0.49 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:17 | 0.20 | 0.44 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:44 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Jack McBain | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:01 | 0.39 | 0.10 |
| Andrew Agozzino | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:55 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Dmitri Simashev | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:25 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Logan Cooley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:49 | 0.24 | 0.05 |
| Brandon Tanev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:09 | 0.11 | 0.05 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 24:21 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Olli Määttä | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32:00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:12 | 0.04 | -0.05 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:00 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:53 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:42 | 0.16 | -0.05 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:05 | 0.24 | -0.05 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:50 | 0.11 | -0.10 |
| Kailer Yamamoto | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:28 | 0.05 | -0.15 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Colton | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 10:23 | 0.39 | 0.95 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:03 | 0.10 | 0.74 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 21:16 | 0.80 | 0.70 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:00 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:20 | 0.08 | 0.59 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:20 | 0.09 | 0.44 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:32 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:19 | 0.05 | 0.15 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:39 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:50 | 0.24 | 0.05 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:47 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:58 | 0.23 | 0.00 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:31 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:28 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:54 | 0.13 | 0.00 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:23 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:27 | 0.02 | -0.10 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:51 | 0.14 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 25 | 27 | 92.6% | -0.46 | L |
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 32 | 33 | 97.0% | 0.66 | W |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Utah Mammoth 2–1 on Oct 09, 2025, a one-goal game.
Colorado Avalanche generated 2.38 expected goals to Utah Mammoth's 2.93 — Utah Mammoth owned the better of the chances but Colorado Avalanche took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Ross Colton led all skaters with a Game Score of 0.95 on 1 goal, 4 shots on goal.
Scott Wedgewood stopped 32 of 33, worth 0.66 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Utah Mammoth vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Utah Mammoth 2–1 on Oct 09, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 2, Utah Mammoth 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Ross Colton led all skaters at 0.95, on 1G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 2.38 expected goals and Utah Mammoth generated 2.93, so Utah Mammoth created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Utah Mammoth put 33 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 27. High-danger chances went 7 to 9.