Florida Panthers at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the Florida Panthers and the Colorado Avalanche on Dec 11, 2025. Final score: Florida Panthers 2, Colorado Avalanche 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| Florida Panthers score | 2 |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 6 |
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 | Sam Malinski | D | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:53 | 0.13 | 1.49 |
| 2nd | Martin Necas | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 17:14 | 0.12 | 1.33 |
| 3rd | Gavin Brindley | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:06 | 0.33 | 1.29 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Florida Panthers–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:14 | COL | Sam Malinski | Martin Necas, Nathan MacKinnon | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 07:21 | FLA | Noah Gregor | Seth Jones | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 18:30 | COL | Brock Nelson | Cale Makar, Valeri Nichushkin | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 05:05 | COL | Gavin Brindley | Brent Burns, Josh Manson | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 07:18 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Samuel Girard, Sam Malinski | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 2nd 12:31 | COL | Artturi Lehkonen | Gavin Brindley, Devon Toews | 5v5 | 1–5 |
| 3rd 06:18 | COL | Gabriel Landeskog | Martin Necas, Josh Manson | 5v5 | 1–6 |
| 3rd 13:08 | FLA | Mackie Samoskevich | A.J. Greer, Evan Rodrigues | 5v5 | 2–6 |
Team Comparison
| Florida Panthers | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 42 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.23 | 4.09 |
| High-danger shots | 19 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 42.4% | 57.6% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 30.4% | 69.6% |
| Hits | 28 | 11 |
| Blocks | 13 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 5 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Gregor | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12:07 | 0.13 | 0.85 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:59 | 0.27 | 0.75 |
| Seth Jones | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:03 | 0.02 | 0.74 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:18 | 0.02 | 0.69 |
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:54 | 0.04 | 0.64 |
| Jack Studnicka | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:03 | 0.24 | 0.30 |
| Uvis Balinskis | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:18 | 0.02 | 0.20 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:32 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Jeff Petry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:54 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:10 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:44 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Sam Reinhart | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:00 | 0.15 | 0.10 |
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:01 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:33 | 0.25 | 0.05 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:19 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Anton Lundell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:17 | 0.36 | 0.00 |
| Brad Marchand | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:21 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:31 | 0.27 | -0.05 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Malinski | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:53 | 0.13 | 1.49 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 17:14 | 0.12 | 1.33 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16:06 | 0.33 | 1.29 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 19:34 | 0.50 | 1.29 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 17:04 | 0.02 | 1.18 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:52 | 0.30 | 0.80 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:08 | 0.03 | 0.79 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:57 | 0.01 | 0.79 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 18:02 | 0.63 | 0.75 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17:08 | 0.23 | 0.74 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:12 | 0.43 | 0.70 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:27 | 0.07 | 0.59 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:48 | 0.46 | 0.49 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:07 | 0.05 | 0.15 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:52 | 0.39 | 0.10 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:13 | 0.11 | 0.05 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:25 | 0.11 | 0.00 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3:58 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniil Tarasov | Florida Panthers | 36 | 42 | 85.7% | -0.48 | L |
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 23 | 25 | 92.0% | 0.85 | W |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Florida Panthers 6–2 on Dec 11, 2025, a decisive 4-goal win.
Colorado Avalanche generated 4.09 expected goals to Florida Panthers's 2.23 — the run of play matched the result, with Colorado Avalanche earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Sam Malinski led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.49 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 23 of 25, worth 0.85 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Florida Panthers vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Florida Panthers 6–2 on Dec 11, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 6, Florida Panthers 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Sam Malinski led all skaters at 1.49, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 4.09 expected goals and Florida Panthers generated 2.23, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Florida Panthers put 25 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 42. High-danger chances went 19 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Daniil Tarasov stopped 36 of 42 (-0.48 goals saved above expected); Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 23 of 25 (0.85 goals saved above expected).