Colorado Avalanche at Minnesota Wild
NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Minnesota Wild on Nov 28, 2025. Final score: Colorado Avalanche 2, Minnesota Wild 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 2 |
| Minnesota Wild score | 3 |
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 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 23:58 | 0.77 | 1.88 |
| 2nd | Kirill Kaprizov | L | 2 | 0 | 4 | 25:25 | 0.63 | 1.79 |
| 3rd | Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:35 | 0.43 | 1.23 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Colorado Avalanche–Minnesota Wild) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 14:54 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Artturi Lehkonen | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 12:00 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Zeev Buium, Mats Zuccarello | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 18:03 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Ryan Hartman, Yakov Trenin | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 11:08 | COL | Gabriel Landeskog | Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | MIN | Mats Zuccarello | — | 1v0 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | COL | Martin Necas | — | 0v1 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | MIN | Matt Boldy | — | 1v0 | 2–2 |
Team Comparison
| Colorado Avalanche | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 41 | 39 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.86 | 4.88 |
| High-danger shots | 22 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 54.4% | 45.6% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 59.6% | 40.4% |
| Hits | 12 | 25 |
| Blocks | 12 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 4 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 23:58 | 0.77 | 1.88 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:35 | 0.28 | 0.97 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 27:50 | 0.63 | 0.74 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 21:13 | 0.57 | 0.45 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:35 | 0.62 | 0.36 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:05 | 0.00 | 0.33 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:05 | 0.00 | 0.18 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:36 | 0.15 | 0.12 |
| Ivan Ivan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:03 | 0.00 | 0.12 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:54 | 0.06 | 0.07 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 14:07 | 0.54 | 0.03 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:51 | 0.24 | -0.17 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:28 | 0.14 | -0.18 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:51 | 0.13 | -0.21 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:56 | 0.25 | -0.32 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:58 | 0.13 | -0.42 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:38 | 0.04 | -0.63 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:40 | 0.13 | -0.89 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 25:25 | 0.63 | 1.79 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14:35 | 0.43 | 1.23 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 14:04 | 0.44 | 1.14 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:14 | 0.00 | 0.95 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:58 | 0.01 | 0.54 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:28 | 0.50 | 0.43 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:33 | 0.03 | 0.42 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:23 | 0.02 | 0.36 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 28:30 | 0.12 | 0.34 |
| Ben Jones | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7:24 | 0.61 | 0.18 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:16 | 0.50 | 0.12 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:32 | 0.00 | 0.11 |
| Tyler Pitlick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6:48 | 0.16 | 0.10 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:36 | 0.85 | 0.07 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:08 | 0.07 | 0.06 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:33 | 0.00 | 0.06 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:25 | 0.20 | -0.10 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:08 | 0.18 | -0.30 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 37 | 39 | 94.9% | 2.21 | O |
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 39 | 41 | 95.1% | 1.99 | W |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Colorado Avalanche 3–2 on Nov 28, 2025, a one-goal game.
Minnesota Wild generated 4.88 expected goals to Colorado Avalanche's 4.86 — Minnesota Wild edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Nathan MacKinnon led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.88 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Scott Wedgewood stopped 37 of 39, worth 2.21 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the Colorado Avalanche 3–2 on Nov 28, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 3, Colorado Avalanche 2.
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 1.88, on 1G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Minnesota Wild generated 4.88 expected goals and Colorado Avalanche generated 4.86, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Colorado Avalanche put 41 shots on goal and Minnesota Wild put 39. High-danger chances went 22 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Scott Wedgewood stopped 37 of 39 (2.21 goals saved above expected); Jesper Wallstedt stopped 39 of 41 (1.99 goals saved above expected).