Colorado Avalanche at New Jersey Devils
NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the New Jersey Devils on Oct 26, 2025. Final score: Colorado Avalanche 3, New Jersey Devils 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 26, 2025 |
| Venue | Prudential Center |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 3 |
| New Jersey Devils 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 | Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 3 | 2 | 23:35 | 0.06 | 2.17 |
| 2nd | Jack Hughes | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 22:43 | 0.55 | 1.30 |
| 3rd | Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 1 | 0 | 5 | 16:09 | 0.28 | 1.05 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Colorado Avalanche–New Jersey Devils) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 09:09 | NJD | Arseny Gritsyuk | Timo Meier | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 09:48 | NJD | Jack Hughes | Simon Nemec, Brenden Dillon | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 12:55 | COL | Valeri Nichushkin | Cale Makar, Victor Olofsson | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 1st 17:03 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Artturi Lehkonen, Devon Toews | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 12:51 | NJD | Connor Brown | Simon Nemec | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 13:55 | COL | Brock Nelson | Ross Colton, Sam Malinski | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| OT 01:53 | NJD | Jack Hughes | Simon Nemec | 3v3 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| Colorado Avalanche | New Jersey Devils | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.19 | 2.66 |
| High-danger shots | 22 | 8 |
| Corsi % | 54.2% | 45.8% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 47.4% | 52.6% |
| Hits | 22 | 20 |
| Blocks | 17 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 11 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:39 | 0.08 | 0.89 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 27:38 | 0.13 | 0.89 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:54 | 0.42 | 0.79 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:29 | 0.00 | 0.79 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:47 | 0.50 | 0.75 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 21:39 | 0.61 | 0.65 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:33 | 0.01 | 0.64 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:36 | 0.40 | 0.64 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:40 | 0.36 | 0.60 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:41 | 0.08 | 0.20 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:10 | 0.06 | 0.15 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:22 | 0.20 | 0.10 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:55 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:30 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Jack Ahcan | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:58 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:54 | 0.17 | 0.05 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:40 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:34 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 23:35 | 0.06 | 2.17 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 22:43 | 0.55 | 1.30 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 16:09 | 0.28 | 1.05 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:31 | 0.01 | 0.84 |
| Connor Brown | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:01 | 0.51 | 0.80 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:49 | 0.49 | 0.64 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:30 | 0.03 | 0.30 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:10 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:17 | 0.14 | 0.20 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:06 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Stefan Noesen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:33 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:22 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:59 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
| Brian Halonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:36 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Brett Pesce | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:07 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:17 | 0.36 | 0.00 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:11 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:43 | 0.00 | -0.25 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Miner | Colorado Avalanche | 20 | 24 | 83.3% | -1.99 | O |
| Jake Allen | New Jersey Devils | 21 | 24 | 87.5% | -1.40 | W |
Analysis
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Colorado Avalanche 4–3 on Oct 26, 2025, a one-goal game.
New Jersey Devils generated 2.66 expected goals to Colorado Avalanche's 3.19 — Colorado Avalanche owned the better of the chances but New Jersey Devils took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Simon Nemec led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.17 on 3 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Jake Allen stopped 21 of 24, worth -1.4 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Colorado Avalanche vs New Jersey Devils game?
The New Jersey Devils beat the Colorado Avalanche 4–3 on Oct 26, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was New Jersey Devils 4, Colorado Avalanche 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Simon Nemec led all skaters at 2.17, on 0G, 3A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New Jersey Devils generated 2.66 expected goals and Colorado Avalanche generated 3.19, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Colorado Avalanche put 24 shots on goal and New Jersey Devils put 24. High-danger chances went 22 to 8.