Boston Bruins at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the Boston Bruins and the Colorado Avalanche on Oct 18, 2025. Final score: Boston Bruins 1, Colorado Avalanche 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 18, 2025 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| Boston Bruins score | 1 |
| 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 | Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 3 | 3 | 17:58 | 0.29 | 3.13 |
| 2nd | Nathan MacKinnon | C | 2 | 0 | 8 | 23:17 | 0.74 | 2.55 |
| 3rd | Martin Necas | C | 1 | 0 | 5 | 21:24 | 0.96 | 1.91 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Boston Bruins–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:11 | BOS | John Beecher | Charlie McAvoy, Mason Lohrei | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 07:08 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Artturi Lehkonen | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 10:22 | COL | Josh Manson | Brent Burns, Gabriel Landeskog | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 04:14 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Artturi Lehkonen | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 17:23 | COL | Martin Necas | Artturi Lehkonen | 5v6 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| Boston Bruins | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 14 | 38 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.82 | 2.72 |
| High-danger shots | 7 | 18 |
| Corsi % | 30.7% | 69.3% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/5 |
| Faceoff % | 54.2% | 45.8% |
| Hits | 24 | 12 |
| Blocks | 29 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 1 | 3 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Beecher | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13:28 | 0.41 | 1.05 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:44 | 0.00 | 0.47 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:32 | 0.00 | 0.36 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:40 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Henri Jokiharju | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:52 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:45 | 0.08 | -0.14 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:21 | 0.08 | -0.16 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:14 | 0.07 | -0.17 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:18 | 0.11 | -0.32 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:56 | 0.06 | -0.33 |
| Michael Eyssimont | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:36 | 0.14 | -0.46 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:13 | 0.00 | -0.47 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:25 | 0.00 | -0.49 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:43 | 0.01 | -0.72 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:25 | 0.08 | -0.79 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:27 | 0.00 | -0.83 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:53 | 0.00 | -0.91 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:44 | 0.09 | -1.10 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 17:58 | 0.29 | 3.13 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 23:17 | 0.74 | 2.55 |
| Martin Necas | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 21:24 | 0.96 | 1.91 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:30 | 0.13 | 1.73 |
| Josh Manson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:04 | 0.23 | 1.53 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:14 | 0.04 | 1.47 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:32 | 0.06 | 1.36 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:33 | 0.11 | 0.88 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:26 | 0.00 | 0.70 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:41 | 0.09 | 0.67 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:00 | 0.00 | 0.52 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:16 | 0.39 | 0.30 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:51 | 0.01 | 0.19 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:11 | 0.05 | 0.03 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:14 | 0.14 | 0.02 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:37 | 0.13 | -0.10 |
| Ilya Solovyov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:28 | 0.01 | -0.17 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:11 | 0.01 | -0.25 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 34 | 37 | 91.9% | 0.14 | L |
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 13 | 14 | 92.9% | -0.01 | W |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Boston Bruins 4–1 on Oct 18, 2025.
Colorado Avalanche generated 2.72 expected goals to Boston Bruins's 0.82 — the run of play matched the result, with Colorado Avalanche earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Artturi Lehkonen led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.13 on 3 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Boston Bruins vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Boston Bruins 4–1 on Oct 18, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 4, Boston Bruins 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Artturi Lehkonen led all skaters at 3.13, on 0G, 3A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 2.72 expected goals and Boston Bruins generated 0.82, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Boston Bruins put 14 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 38. High-danger chances went 7 to 18.