St. Louis Blues at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the St. Louis Blues and the Colorado Avalanche on Dec 31, 2025. Final score: St. Louis Blues 1, Colorado Avalanche 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| St. Louis Blues score | 1 |
| 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 | Nathan MacKinnon | C | 2 | 2 | 7 | 17:12 | 0.82 | 2.58 |
| 2nd | Valeri Nichushkin | R | 3 | 0 | 6 | 17:05 | 0.74 | 2.25 |
| 3rd | Brock Nelson | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:48 | 0.15 | 1.34 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (St. Louis Blues–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:00 | COL | Valeri Nichushkin | Artturi Lehkonen, Brock Nelson | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 03:13 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Josh Manson, Devon Toews | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 03:26 | COL | Valeri Nichushkin | Josh Manson, Brent Burns | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 1st 04:39 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Martin Necas, Gabriel Landeskog | 5v5 | 0–4 |
| 2nd 09:41 | COL | Brock Nelson | Cale Makar, Nathan MacKinnon | 5v4 | 0–5 |
| 3rd 14:32 | STL | Dalibor Dvorsky | Matthew Kessel | 5v5 | 1–5 |
| 3rd 16:06 | COL | Valeri Nichushkin | Sam Malinski, Nathan MacKinnon | 5v5 | 1–6 |
Team Comparison
| St. Louis Blues | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 13 | 43 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.21 | 3.04 |
| High-danger shots | 1 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 26.2% | 73.8% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 46.1% | 53.9% |
| Hits | 22 | 6 |
| Blocks | 24 | 7 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
St. Louis Blues Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Kessel | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:03 | 0.10 | 0.84 |
| Dalibor Dvorsky | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:49 | 0.18 | 0.80 |
| Otto Stenberg | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:33 | 0.15 | 0.30 |
| Colton Parayko | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:18 | 0.03 | 0.20 |
| Robby Fabbri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:08 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Alexey Toropchenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:00 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:30 | 0.15 | 0.10 |
| Brayden Schenn | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:22 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Tyler Tucker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:57 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:47 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
| Robert Thomas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:56 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Philip Broberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:09 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Cam Fowler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:29 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jordan Kyrou | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:09 | 0.15 | 0.00 |
| Jonatan Berggren | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:21 | 0.06 | -0.05 |
| Justin Faulk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:53 | 0.04 | -0.10 |
| Oskar Sundqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:41 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Jake Neighbours | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:51 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 17:12 | 0.82 | 2.58 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 17:05 | 0.74 | 2.25 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16:48 | 0.15 | 1.34 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 17:59 | 0.13 | 1.18 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:08 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:47 | 0.12 | 0.69 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:33 | 0.08 | 0.69 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:44 | 0.08 | 0.69 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 17:11 | 0.35 | 0.69 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:06 | 0.08 | 0.64 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:59 | 0.10 | 0.64 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:26 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:54 | 0.22 | 0.05 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:39 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:50 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:27 | 0.10 | -0.05 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:39 | 0.14 | -0.05 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:58 | 0.09 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | St. Louis Blues | 37 | 43 | 86.0% | -1.56 | L |
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 12 | 13 | 92.3% | -0.84 | W |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the St. Louis Blues 6–1 on Dec 31, 2025, a decisive 5-goal win.
Colorado Avalanche generated 3.04 expected goals to St. Louis Blues's 1.21 — 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 2.58 on 2 goals, 2 assists, 7 shots on goal.
Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 12 of 13, worth -0.84 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the St. Louis Blues vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 6–1 on Dec 31, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 6, St. Louis Blues 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 2.58, on 2G, 2A and 7 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 3.04 expected goals and St. Louis Blues generated 1.21, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
St. Louis Blues put 13 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 43. High-danger chances went 1 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jordan Binnington stopped 37 of 43 (-1.56 goals saved above expected); Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 12 of 13 (-0.84 goals saved above expected).