Colorado Avalanche at Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Jan 06, 2026. Final score: Colorado Avalanche 2, Tampa Bay Lightning 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 06, 2026 |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 2 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning score | 4 |
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 | Brandon Hagel | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:39 | 0.26 | 1.39 |
| 2nd | Darren Raddysh | D | 0 | 2 | 4 | 24:39 | 0.11 | 1.18 |
| 3rd | Nikita Kucherov | R | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16:20 | 0.12 | 1.18 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Colorado Avalanche–Tampa Bay Lightning) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 19:48 | TBL | Jake Guentzel | Nikita Kucherov, Darren Raddysh | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 03:22 | COL | Parker Kelly | Zakhar Bardakov, Ilya Solovyov | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 09:31 | COL | Brock Nelson | Cale Makar | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 17:22 | TBL | Zemgus Girgensons | Yanni Gourde, Pontus Holmberg | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 08:31 | TBL | Brandon Hagel | Max Crozier, Nikita Kucherov | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 18:35 | TBL | Anthony Cirelli | Brandon Hagel, Darren Raddysh | 5v6 | 2–4 |
Team Comparison
| Colorado Avalanche | Tampa Bay Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 33 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.57 | 3.14 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 69.1% | 30.9% |
| Hits | 20 | 21 |
| Blocks | 19 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26:04 | 0.13 | 0.84 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:20 | 0.45 | 0.80 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 22:14 | 0.24 | 0.75 |
| Ilya Solovyov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:53 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7:23 | 0.01 | 0.59 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:51 | 0.06 | 0.20 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 22:37 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:42 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:34 | 0.22 | 0.10 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:02 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:54 | 0.29 | 0.05 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:55 | 0.17 | 0.05 |
| Taylor Makar | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:29 | 0.17 | 0.05 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:30 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:54 | 0.40 | 0.00 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:49 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:54 | 0.51 | 0.00 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:19 | 0.09 | -0.25 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Hagel | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17:39 | 0.26 | 1.39 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 24:39 | 0.11 | 1.18 |
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 16:20 | 0.12 | 1.18 |
| Yanni Gourde | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:15 | 0.01 | 0.94 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:40 | 0.14 | 0.85 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:38 | 0.74 | 0.75 |
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:27 | 0.04 | 0.74 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:05 | 0.42 | 0.70 |
| Max Crozier | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:33 | 0.03 | 0.69 |
| Dominic James | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:08 | 0.03 | 0.20 |
| Erik Cernak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:18 | 0.05 | 0.20 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:06 | 0.19 | 0.15 |
| Nick Paul | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:12 | 0.17 | 0.05 |
| Declan Carlile | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:30 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Brayden Point | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:50 | 0.23 | 0.05 |
| Gage Goncalves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:47 | 0.28 | 0.00 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:43 | 0.14 | 0.00 |
| Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:10 | 0.03 | -0.85 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 24 | 27 | 88.9% | -0.44 | L |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | Tampa Bay Lightning | 31 | 33 | 93.9% | 0.97 | W |
Analysis
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Colorado Avalanche 4–2 on Jan 06, 2026.
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 3.14 expected goals to Colorado Avalanche's 3.57 — Colorado Avalanche owned the better of the chances but Tampa Bay Lightning 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.
Brandon Hagel led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.39 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 31 of 33, worth 0.97 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Colorado Avalanche vs Tampa Bay Lightning game?
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Colorado Avalanche 4–2 on Jan 06, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Tampa Bay Lightning 4, Colorado Avalanche 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Brandon Hagel led all skaters at 1.39, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 3.14 expected goals and Colorado Avalanche generated 3.57, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Colorado Avalanche put 33 shots on goal and Tampa Bay Lightning put 28. High-danger chances went 14 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
Scott Wedgewood stopped 24 of 27 (-0.44 goals saved above expected); Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 31 of 33 (0.97 goals saved above expected).