Colorado Avalanche at New York Rangers
NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the New York Rangers on Dec 06, 2025. Final score: Colorado Avalanche 3, New York Rangers 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 06, 2025 |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 3 |
| New York Rangers score | 2 |
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 | Martin Necas | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 22:12 | 0.20 | 2.31 |
| 2nd | Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14:54 | 0.00 | 2.25 |
| 3rd | Nathan MacKinnon | C | 2 | 0 | 7 | 24:56 | 0.59 | 2.10 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Colorado Avalanche–New York Rangers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 07:06 | COL | Parker Kelly | Sam Malinski, Martin Necas | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 3rd 04:23 | NYR | Conor Sheary | Vincent Trocheck, J.T. Miller | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 15:26 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Martin Necas, Josh Manson | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 19:18 | NYR | Artemi Panarin | Mika Zibanejad, Alexis Lafrenière | 6v5 | 2–2 |
| OT 02:46 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Cale Makar, Martin Necas | 3v3 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Colorado Avalanche | New York Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 42 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.69 | 2.78 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 54.5% | 45.5% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 42.4% | 57.6% |
| Hits | 21 | 32 |
| Blocks | 13 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 22:12 | 0.20 | 2.31 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:54 | 0.00 | 2.25 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 24:56 | 0.59 | 2.10 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:00 | 0.02 | 1.70 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 10:20 | 0.49 | 1.28 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:32 | 0.02 | 1.27 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:02 | 0.04 | 0.78 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 15:16 | 1.10 | 0.75 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:33 | 0.10 | 0.70 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 27:40 | 0.44 | 0.58 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:22 | 0.25 | 0.51 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:37 | 0.00 | 0.32 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:05 | 0.00 | 0.16 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:26 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:43 | 0.17 | 0.11 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:14 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:09 | 0.09 | 0.06 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26:17 | 0.06 | -0.73 |
New York Rangers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conor Sheary | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:42 | 0.25 | 0.88 |
| Vincent Trocheck | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:35 | 0.32 | 0.81 |
| J.T. Miller | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23:38 | 0.18 | 0.73 |
| Mika Zibanejad | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:57 | 0.10 | 0.09 |
| Taylor Raddysh | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:09 | 0.06 | 0.07 |
| Sam Carrick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:54 | 0.06 | 0.04 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 22:12 | 0.37 | -0.02 |
| Alexis Lafrenière | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:19 | 0.43 | -0.05 |
| Brett Berard | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:46 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Carson Soucy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:05 | 0.00 | -0.07 |
| Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:17 | 0.02 | -0.13 |
| Jonny Brodzinski | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:20 | 0.01 | -0.14 |
| Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:40 | 0.04 | -0.16 |
| Will Cuylle | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:25 | 0.24 | -0.19 |
| Noah Laba | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:28 | 0.03 | -0.34 |
| Will Borgen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:54 | 0.01 | -0.38 |
| Matthew Robertson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:56 | 0.06 | -0.82 |
| Scott Morrow | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:25 | 0.03 | -1.27 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 25 | 27 | 92.6% | 0.04 | W |
| Igor Shesterkin | New York Rangers | 39 | 42 | 92.9% | 0.50 | O |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the New York Rangers 3–2 on Dec 06, 2025, a one-goal game.
New York Rangers generated 2.78 expected goals to Colorado Avalanche's 3.69 — Colorado Avalanche edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Martin Necas led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.31 on 3 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Igor Shesterkin stopped 39 of 42, worth 0.5 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Colorado Avalanche vs New York Rangers game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the New York Rangers 3–2 on Dec 06, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 3, New York Rangers 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Martin Necas led all skaters at 2.31, on 0G, 3A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Rangers generated 2.78 expected goals and Colorado Avalanche generated 3.69, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Colorado Avalanche put 42 shots on goal and New York Rangers put 27. High-danger chances went 18 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 25 of 27 (0.04 goals saved above expected); Igor Shesterkin stopped 39 of 42 (0.5 goals saved above expected).