Dallas Stars at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the Dallas Stars and the Colorado Avalanche on Oct 11, 2025. Final score: Dallas Stars 5, Colorado Avalanche 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 11, 2025 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| Dallas Stars score | 5 |
| Colorado Avalanche 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 | Nathan MacKinnon | C | 1 | 2 | 4 | 25:01 | 1.12 | 2.13 |
| 2nd | Martin Necas | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 23:11 | 0.29 | 1.88 |
| 3rd | Thomas Harley | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25:52 | 0.14 | 1.44 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Dallas Stars–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 18:51 | DAL | Thomas Harley | Mikko Rantanen, Nils Lundkvist | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 03:54 | COL | Martin Necas | Nathan MacKinnon, Sam Malinski | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 10:07 | COL | Gavin Brindley | Victor Olofsson | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 15:22 | DAL | Nathan Bastian | Esa Lindell, Miro Heiskanen | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 18:25 | DAL | Jason Robertson | Thomas Harley, Ilya Lyubushkin | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 00:34 | COL | Artturi Lehkonen | Nathan MacKinnon, Martin Necas | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 01:58 | DAL | Wyatt Johnston | — | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 10:46 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Martin Necas, Brent Burns | 5v4 | 4–4 |
| P5 00:00 | DAL | Jason Robertson | — | 0v1 | 4–4 |
| P5 00:00 | COL | Valeri Nichushkin | — | 1v0 | 4–4 |
| P5 00:00 | DAL | Mikko Rantanen | — | 0v1 | 4–4 |
Team Comparison
| Dallas Stars | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 39 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.36 | 5.19 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 18 |
| Corsi % | 33.6% | 66.4% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/5 |
| Faceoff % | 52.6% | 47.4% |
| Hits | 17 | 19 |
| Blocks | 25 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 22 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 4 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Harley | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 25:52 | 0.14 | 1.44 |
| Nathan Bastian | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7:04 | 0.20 | 0.95 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 21:29 | 0.61 | 0.80 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:46 | 0.07 | 0.79 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 25:07 | 0.02 | 0.74 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 20:21 | 0.65 | 0.65 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:09 | 0.03 | 0.64 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:15 | 0.21 | 0.44 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:46 | 0.01 | 0.25 |
| Roope Hintz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:26 | 0.07 | 0.15 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:40 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:21 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Tyler Seguin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:21 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:37 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:49 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:49 | 0.13 | 0.00 |
| Ilya Lyubushkin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:37 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:23 | 0.00 | -0.32 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 25:01 | 1.12 | 2.13 |
| Martin Necas | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 23:11 | 0.29 | 1.88 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 22:16 | 0.62 | 0.70 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6:25 | 0.22 | 0.70 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:45 | 0.08 | 0.69 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:35 | 0.05 | 0.64 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:39 | 0.07 | 0.59 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:14 | 0.18 | 0.25 |
| Ilya Solovyov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:34 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 26:23 | 0.26 | 0.10 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:45 | 0.28 | 0.05 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:55 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:23 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:11 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:01 | 0.33 | 0.00 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:01 | 0.43 | -0.05 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 28:00 | 0.06 | -0.05 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:41 | 0.08 | -0.27 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 35 | 39 | 89.7% | -0.60 | W |
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 18 | 22 | 81.8% | -1.88 | O |
Analysis
The Dallas Stars defeated the Colorado Avalanche 5–4 on Oct 11, 2025, a one-goal game.
Colorado Avalanche generated 5.19 expected goals to Dallas Stars's 3.36 — Colorado Avalanche owned the better of the chances but Dallas Stars took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Nathan MacKinnon led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.13 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Jake Oettinger stopped 35 of 39, worth -0.6 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Dallas Stars vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Dallas Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche 5–4 on Oct 11, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Dallas Stars 5, Colorado Avalanche 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nathan MacKinnon led all skaters at 2.13, on 1G, 2A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 5.19 expected goals and Dallas Stars generated 3.36, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Dallas Stars put 22 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 39. High-danger chances went 11 to 18.