Utah Mammoth at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the Utah Mammoth and the Colorado Avalanche on Dec 23, 2025. Final score: Utah Mammoth 0, Colorado Avalanche 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| Utah Mammoth score | 0 |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 1 |
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 | Samuel Girard | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17:02 | 0.20 | 1.21 |
| 2nd | Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:22 | 0.04 | 0.77 |
| 3rd | Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:40 | 0.08 | 0.65 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Utah Mammoth–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 07:57 | COL | Samuel Girard | — | 5v5 | 0–1 |
Team Comparison
| Utah Mammoth | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 32 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.73 | 2.57 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 51.7% | 48.3% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 55.2% | 44.8% |
| Hits | 16 | 20 |
| Blocks | 19 | 21 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 5 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:26 | 0.00 | 0.62 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:23 | 0.00 | 0.52 |
| Nick DeSimone | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:37 | 0.00 | 0.28 |
| Jack McBain | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13:38 | 0.57 | 0.20 |
| Michael Carcone | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:36 | 0.10 | 0.19 |
| Daniil But | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:55 | 0.29 | 0.18 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:11 | 0.29 | 0.14 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:05 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Barrett Hayton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:11 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20:04 | 0.45 | 0.02 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:44 | 0.04 | -0.02 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:01 | 0.10 | -0.02 |
| Liam O'Brien | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:41 | 0.00 | -0.07 |
| Dylan Guenther | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20:05 | 0.44 | -0.17 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:47 | 0.01 | -0.21 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:08 | 0.20 | -0.40 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:35 | 0.07 | -0.53 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:11 | 0.01 | -0.85 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Girard | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:02 | 0.20 | 1.21 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:22 | 0.04 | 0.77 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:40 | 0.08 | 0.65 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:19 | 0.00 | 0.57 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:53 | 0.35 | 0.56 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:53 | 0.11 | 0.52 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:26 | 0.04 | 0.39 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:19 | 0.53 | 0.36 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:29 | 0.15 | 0.23 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:30 | 0.17 | 0.13 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20:16 | 0.62 | 0.11 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:12 | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:45 | 0.06 | -0.17 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:34 | 0.00 | -0.24 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:38 | 0.00 | -0.25 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:07 | 0.29 | -0.25 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:31 | 0.08 | -0.44 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:04 | 0.00 | -0.69 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitek Vanecek | Utah Mammoth | 25 | 26 | 96.2% | 1.59 | L |
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 32 | 32 | 100.0% | 2.49 | W |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Utah Mammoth 1–0 on Dec 23, 2025, a one-goal game.
Colorado Avalanche generated 2.57 expected goals to Utah Mammoth's 2.73 — Utah Mammoth 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.
Samuel Girard led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.21 on 1 goal, 1 shots on goal.
Scott Wedgewood stopped 32 of 32, worth 2.49 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Utah Mammoth vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Utah Mammoth 1–0 on Dec 23, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 1, Utah Mammoth 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Samuel Girard led all skaters at 1.21, on 1G, 0A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 2.57 expected goals and Utah Mammoth generated 2.73, so Utah Mammoth created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Utah Mammoth put 32 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 26. High-danger chances went 13 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Vitek Vanecek stopped 25 of 26 (1.59 goals saved above expected); Scott Wedgewood stopped 32 of 32 (2.49 goals saved above expected).