Vancouver Canucks at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and the Colorado Avalanche on Dec 02, 2025. Final score: Vancouver Canucks 1, Colorado Avalanche 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 02, 2025 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 1 |
| Colorado Avalanche 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 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 22:15 | 0.81 | 1.40 |
| 2nd | Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16:47 | 0.00 | 1.33 |
| 3rd | Brock Nelson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17:08 | 0.16 | 0.95 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vancouver Canucks–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:55 | VAN | Linus Karlsson | Arshdeep Bains, Aatu Räty | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 19:23 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Devon Toews, Sam Malinski | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 13:52 | COL | Brock Nelson | Gabriel Landeskog, Ross Colton | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 19:26 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Gabriel Landeskog, Josh Manson | 5v5 | 1–3 |
Team Comparison
| Vancouver Canucks | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 9.94 | 10.54 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 47.9% | 52.1% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 46.8% | 53.2% |
| Hits | 17 | 18 |
| Blocks | 11 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Karlsson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:49 | 0.84 | 0.80 |
| Arshdeep Bains | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:44 | 0.06 | 0.79 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:42 | 0.05 | 0.79 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 15:48 | 1.00 | 0.25 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:12 | 1.33 | 0.20 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:06 | 2.01 | 0.10 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:28 | 0.16 | 0.10 |
| Max Sasson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:45 | 0.19 | 0.05 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:49 | 0.12 | 0.05 |
| Jonathan Lekkerimäki | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:31 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| David Kampf | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:42 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 29:33 | 3.04 | -0.05 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:54 | 1.20 | -0.05 |
| Evander Kane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:29 | 0.07 | -0.05 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:16 | 0.19 | -0.05 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:59 | 0.23 | -0.05 |
| P.O Joseph | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:42 | 0.13 | -0.05 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:55 | 0.31 | -0.10 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 22:15 | 0.81 | 1.40 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 16:47 | 0.00 | 1.33 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:08 | 0.16 | 0.95 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:50 | 0.14 | 0.89 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 15:41 | 0.83 | 0.84 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:39 | 0.21 | 0.64 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:36 | 0.27 | 0.59 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:05 | 0.41 | 0.25 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:04 | 0.11 | 0.15 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:00 | 0.18 | 0.15 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:39 | 0.13 | 0.10 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:37 | 0.36 | 0.05 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:57 | 0.25 | 0.05 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:50 | 0.22 | 0.05 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:11 | 0.11 | 0.00 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:16 | 0.14 | 0.00 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:54 | 0.10 | -0.05 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:31 | 0.28 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Lankinen | Vancouver Canucks | 28 | 31 | 90.3% | -0.05 | L |
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 10 | 11 | 90.9% | 0.26 | |
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 10 | 10 | 100.0% | 1.25 | W |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Vancouver Canucks 3–1 on Dec 02, 2025.
Colorado Avalanche generated 10.54 expected goals to Vancouver Canucks's 9.94 — the run of play matched the result, with Colorado Avalanche earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Nathan MacKinnon led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.4 on 2 goals, 6 shots on goal.
Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 10 of 10, worth 1.25 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vancouver Canucks vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Vancouver Canucks 3–1 on Dec 02, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 3, Vancouver Canucks 1.
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 1.4, on 2G, 0A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 10.54 expected goals and Vancouver Canucks generated 9.94, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vancouver Canucks put 21 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 31. High-danger chances went 12 to 9.