Colorado Avalanche at Vancouver Canucks
NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Vancouver Canucks on Nov 09, 2025. Final score: Colorado Avalanche 5, Vancouver Canucks 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 09, 2025 |
| Venue | Rogers Arena |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 5 |
| Vancouver Canucks 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 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 20:03 | 0.48 | 3.42 |
| 2nd | Artturi Lehkonen | L | 2 | 0 | 4 | 17:40 | 1.14 | 1.75 |
| 3rd | Cale Makar | D | 0 | 2 | 3 | 27:34 | 0.08 | 1.18 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Colorado Avalanche–Vancouver Canucks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:41 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Valeri Nichushkin, Cale Makar | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 08:10 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Victor Olofsson, Valeri Nichushkin | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 11:47 | VAN | Linus Karlsson | Filip Hronek, Evander Kane | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 01:44 | VAN | Kiefer Sherwood | — | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 00:28 | COL | Artturi Lehkonen | Brent Burns, Nathan MacKinnon | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 07:26 | VAN | Drew O'Connor | — | 4v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 09:47 | COL | Artturi Lehkonen | Martin Necas, Nathan MacKinnon | 4v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 16:59 | VAN | Jake DeBrusk | Brock Boeser, Quinn Hughes | 5v4 | 4–4 |
| OT 01:08 | COL | Gavin Brindley | Cale Makar, Nathan MacKinnon | 3v3 | 5–4 |
Team Comparison
| Colorado Avalanche | Vancouver Canucks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 32 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.99 | 4.25 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 48.1% | 51.9% |
| Power play | 2/3 | 1/5 |
| Faceoff % | 40.9% | 59.1% |
| Hits | 18 | 10 |
| Blocks | 13 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 2 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 20:03 | 0.48 | 3.42 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 17:40 | 1.14 | 1.75 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 27:34 | 0.08 | 1.18 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 16:28 | 0.10 | 1.03 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:01 | 0.30 | 0.80 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:24 | 0.01 | 0.69 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:49 | 0.37 | 0.64 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:48 | 0.15 | 0.64 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:41 | 0.03 | 0.20 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:18 | 0.05 | 0.20 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:37 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Jack Ahcan | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:16 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:22 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:57 | 0.44 | 0.05 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:30 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:10 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:31 | 0.54 | -0.05 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:59 | 0.33 | -0.10 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:36 | 0.20 | 0.85 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:39 | 0.46 | 0.75 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9:47 | 0.91 | 0.75 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:14 | 0.03 | 0.74 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:27 | 0.34 | 0.74 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:37 | 0.27 | 0.70 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 27:56 | 0.25 | 0.69 |
| Evander Kane | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:03 | 0.00 | 0.54 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:52 | 0.28 | 0.10 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:53 | 0.55 | 0.10 |
| Lukas Reichel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:12 | 0.31 | 0.10 |
| Max Sasson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:04 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Arshdeep Bains | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:14 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:55 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:39 | 0.12 | 0.05 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:06 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:41 | 0.02 | -0.10 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:26 | 0.02 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 29 | 33 | 87.9% | -0.74 | W |
| Kevin Lankinen | Vancouver Canucks | 27 | 32 | 84.4% | -2.68 | O |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Vancouver Canucks 5–4 on Nov 09, 2025, a one-goal game.
Vancouver Canucks generated 4.25 expected goals to Colorado Avalanche's 3.99 — Vancouver Canucks owned the better of the chances but Colorado Avalanche took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Nathan MacKinnon led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.42 on 2 goals, 3 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 29 of 33, worth -0.74 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Colorado Avalanche vs Vancouver Canucks game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Vancouver Canucks 5–4 on Nov 09, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 5, Vancouver Canucks 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 3.42, on 2G, 3A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vancouver Canucks generated 4.25 expected goals and Colorado Avalanche generated 3.99, so Vancouver Canucks created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Colorado Avalanche put 32 shots on goal and Vancouver Canucks put 33. High-danger chances went 16 to 16.