New Jersey Devils at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and the Colorado Avalanche on Oct 28, 2025. Final score: New Jersey Devils 4, Colorado Avalanche 8.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| New Jersey Devils score | 4 |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 8 |
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 | Victor Olofsson | L | 3 | 2 | 7 | 14:31 | 0.62 | 2.98 |
| 2nd | Nathan MacKinnon | C | 2 | 1 | 5 | 19:56 | 0.62 | 2.55 |
| 3rd | Cale Makar | D | 0 | 4 | 4 | 25:13 | 0.32 | 2.51 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New Jersey Devils–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:24 | COL | Martin Necas | Cale Makar, Valeri Nichushkin | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 03:49 | COL | Zakhar Bardakov | Parker Kelly, Gavin Brindley | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 02:31 | COL | Victor Olofsson | Jack Ahcan, Gabriel Landeskog | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 07:11 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Cale Makar, Victor Olofsson | 5v3 | 0–4 |
| 2nd 08:39 | COL | Parker Kelly | Ross Colton, Brent Burns | 5v5 | 0–5 |
| 2nd 10:08 | NJD | Stefan Noesen | Paul Cotter | 5v5 | 1–5 |
| 2nd 11:48 | NJD | Dougie Hamilton | Jack Hughes, Luke Hughes | 5v5 | 2–5 |
| 2nd 13:42 | NJD | Dawson Mercer | Nico Hischier, Timo Meier | 5v5 | 3–5 |
| 2nd 14:12 | NJD | Jack Hughes | Jesper Bratt | 5v5 | 4–5 |
| 2nd 15:24 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Cale Makar, Victor Olofsson | 5v4 | 4–6 |
| 3rd 03:10 | COL | Victor Olofsson | Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar | 5v4 | 4–7 |
| 3rd 17:38 | COL | Victor Olofsson | Jack Drury | 5v5 | 4–8 |
Team Comparison
| New Jersey Devils | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 8 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 42 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.18 | 3.65 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 48.8% | 51.2% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 4/6 |
| Faceoff % | 48.6% | 51.4% |
| Hits | 26 | 17 |
| Blocks | 10 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 21 |
| Takeaways | 1 | 3 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:55 | 0.13 | 1.50 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:37 | 0.23 | 1.38 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17:41 | 0.25 | 1.21 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:24 | 0.29 | 1.02 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 19:15 | 0.58 | 0.94 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14:41 | 0.37 | 0.72 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:00 | 0.02 | 0.57 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:40 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Juho Lammikko | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:08 | 0.19 | 0.09 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:26 | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:35 | 0.31 | 0.02 |
| Stefan Noesen | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 12:29 | 0.45 | -0.01 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:13 | 0.09 | -0.02 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:54 | 0.05 | -0.41 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:37 | 0.00 | -0.76 |
| Seamus Casey | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:54 | 0.08 | -0.79 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:09 | 0.03 | -1.02 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:12 | 0.00 | -1.62 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Olofsson | L | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 14:31 | 0.62 | 2.98 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 19:56 | 0.62 | 2.55 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 25:13 | 0.32 | 2.51 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13:02 | 0.39 | 2.44 |
| Jack Ahcan | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:19 | 0.01 | 1.99 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8:38 | 0.16 | 1.67 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:38 | 0.22 | 1.60 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 11:16 | 0.20 | 1.46 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13:23 | 0.36 | 1.14 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:50 | 0.01 | 1.01 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:00 | 0.14 | 0.76 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:59 | 0.25 | 0.73 |
| Martin Necas | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:53 | 0.08 | 0.72 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:32 | 0.11 | 0.49 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:29 | 0.01 | 0.37 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:22 | 0.26 | 0.25 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:33 | 0.02 | 0.23 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:47 | 0.00 | -0.90 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Markstrom | New Jersey Devils | 34 | 42 | 81.0% | -4.55 | L |
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 26 | 30 | 86.7% | -1.15 | W |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the New Jersey Devils 8–4 on Oct 28, 2025, a decisive 4-goal win.
Colorado Avalanche generated 3.65 expected goals to New Jersey Devils's 3.18 — the run of play matched the result, with Colorado Avalanche earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Victor Olofsson led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.98 on 3 goals, 2 assists, 7 shots on goal.
Scott Wedgewood stopped 26 of 30, worth -1.15 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New Jersey Devils vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the New Jersey Devils 8–4 on Oct 28, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 8, New Jersey Devils 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Victor Olofsson led all skaters at 2.98, on 3G, 2A and 7 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 3.65 expected goals and New Jersey Devils generated 3.18, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New Jersey Devils put 30 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 42. High-danger chances went 14 to 13.