Colorado Avalanche at Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Oct 16, 2025. Final score: Colorado Avalanche 4, Columbus Blue Jackets 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Venue | Nationwide Arena |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 4 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets 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 | Valeri Nichushkin | R | 2 | 0 | 4 | 17:21 | 0.99 | 1.55 |
| 2nd | Cale Makar | D | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23:19 | 0.23 | 1.54 |
| 3rd | Brock Nelson | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 16:46 | 0.45 | 0.85 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Colorado Avalanche–Columbus Blue Jackets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 01:36 | CBJ | Ivan Provorov | Kirill Marchenko | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 10:34 | COL | Cale Makar | Martin Necas, Artturi Lehkonen | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 11:46 | COL | Brock Nelson | Brent Burns, Josh Manson | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 19:56 | COL | Valeri Nichushkin | Sam Malinski, Victor Olofsson | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 18:07 | COL | Valeri Nichushkin | Gabriel Landeskog, Cale Makar | 6v5 | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| Colorado Avalanche | Columbus Blue Jackets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 36 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.91 | 1.98 |
| High-danger shots | 26 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 57.9% | 42.1% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 54.7% | 45.3% |
| Hits | 13 | 12 |
| Blocks | 14 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 21 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 2 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 17:21 | 0.99 | 1.55 |
| Cale Makar | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 23:19 | 0.23 | 1.54 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:46 | 0.45 | 0.85 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:29 | 0.19 | 0.84 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:03 | 0.43 | 0.79 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:07 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:54 | 0.02 | 0.59 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 12:57 | 0.67 | 0.54 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:39 | 0.09 | 0.54 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:51 | 0.01 | 0.44 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:24 | 0.82 | 0.15 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:33 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:29 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 12:09 | 0.30 | 0.05 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:49 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Ilya Solovyov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:41 | 0.08 | -0.05 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:20 | 0.07 | -0.05 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:09 | 0.22 | -0.10 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Provorov | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24:56 | 0.05 | 0.75 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:30 | 0.08 | 0.59 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:12 | 0.13 | 0.20 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:00 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Zachary Aston-Reese | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:48 | 0.24 | 0.10 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:40 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:00 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 26:25 | 0.14 | 0.05 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:45 | 0.30 | 0.05 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:12 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:08 | 0.23 | 0.05 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:53 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Jake Christiansen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:38 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:13 | 0.19 | 0.00 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:17 | 0.11 | 0.00 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:47 | 0.22 | -0.05 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:04 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:02 | 0.32 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 22 | 23 | 95.7% | 0.71 | W |
| Elvis Merzlikins | Columbus Blue Jackets | 32 | 35 | 91.4% | -0.54 | L |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 4–1 on Oct 16, 2025.
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 1.98 expected goals to Colorado Avalanche's 3.91 — the run of play matched the result, with Colorado Avalanche earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Valeri Nichushkin led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.55 on 2 goals, 4 shots on goal.
Scott Wedgewood stopped 22 of 23, worth 0.71 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Colorado Avalanche vs Columbus Blue Jackets game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4–1 on Oct 16, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 4, Columbus Blue Jackets 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Valeri Nichushkin led all skaters at 1.55, on 2G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 1.98 expected goals and Colorado Avalanche generated 3.91, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Colorado Avalanche put 36 shots on goal and Columbus Blue Jackets put 23. High-danger chances went 26 to 13.