Ottawa Senators at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the Ottawa Senators and the Colorado Avalanche on Jan 08, 2026. Final score: Ottawa Senators 2, Colorado Avalanche 8.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 08, 2026 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| Ottawa Senators score | 2 |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 8 |
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 | Josh Manson | D | 2 | 2 | 5 | 19:25 | 0.12 | 2.71 |
| 2nd | Nathan MacKinnon | C | 1 | 3 | 5 | 17:14 | 0.35 | 2.67 |
| 3rd | Brock Nelson | C | 2 | 1 | 2 | 16:09 | 0.24 | 2.14 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Ottawa Senators–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 10:11 | COL | Josh Manson | Ross Colton, Brock Nelson | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 17:14 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Martin Necas, Sam Malinski | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 02:35 | COL | Cale Makar | Nathan MacKinnon, Josh Manson | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 05:08 | OTT | Shane Pinto | Claude Giroux, Jake Sanderson | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 11:46 | COL | Martin Necas | Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar | 5v4 | 1–4 |
| 2nd 12:03 | COL | Brent Burns | Josh Manson, Ross Colton | 5v5 | 1–5 |
| 2nd 14:23 | COL | Brock Nelson | Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar | 5v3 | 1–6 |
| 2nd 16:48 | COL | Josh Manson | Jack Drury, Zakhar Bardakov | 5v5 | 1–7 |
| 2nd 18:04 | COL | Brock Nelson | Ilya Solovyov, Ross Colton | 5v5 | 1–8 |
| 3rd 07:03 | OTT | Brady Tkachuk | Tyler Kleven | 5v4 | 2–8 |
Team Comparison
| Ottawa Senators | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 8 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.47 | 3.20 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 51.2% | 48.8% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 2/9 |
| Faceoff % | 45.9% | 54.1% |
| Hits | 38 | 12 |
| Blocks | 14 | 21 |
| Giveaways | 7 | 9 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 4 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 15:04 | 0.42 | 0.85 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:29 | 0.02 | 0.84 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:01 | 0.07 | 0.77 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:26 | 0.12 | 0.69 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:10 | 0.25 | 0.35 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:46 | 0.20 | 0.25 |
| David Perron | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:41 | 0.05 | 0.20 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:40 | 0.02 | 0.20 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:02 | 0.42 | 0.20 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:47 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:10 | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:20 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:30 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:15 | 0.32 | 0.00 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:54 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:07 | 0.00 | -0.42 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:44 | 0.00 | -0.75 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:30 | 0.18 | -0.75 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Manson | D | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 19:25 | 0.12 | 2.71 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 17:14 | 0.35 | 2.67 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 16:09 | 0.24 | 2.14 |
| Cale Makar | D | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 19:50 | 0.02 | 2.08 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 15:14 | 0.48 | 1.97 |
| Martin Necas | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 18:33 | 0.22 | 1.39 |
| Brent Burns | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 20:23 | 0.12 | 0.95 |
| Ilya Solovyov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:49 | 0.00 | 0.79 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:43 | 0.01 | 0.74 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:16 | 0.10 | 0.74 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:19 | 0.06 | 0.64 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:06 | 0.31 | 0.15 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:03 | 0.11 | 0.05 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:53 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:14 | 0.36 | 0.00 |
| Ivan Ivan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:37 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:03 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:09 | 0.00 | -0.52 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leevi Meriläinen | Ottawa Senators | 15 | 18 | 83.3% | -1.44 | L |
| Mads Sogaard | Ottawa Senators | 11 | 16 | 68.8% | -2.56 | |
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 29 | 31 | 93.5% | -1.32 | W |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Ottawa Senators 8–2 on Jan 08, 2026, a decisive 6-goal win.
Colorado Avalanche generated 3.2 expected goals to Ottawa Senators's 2.47 — the run of play matched the result, with Colorado Avalanche earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Josh Manson led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.71 on 2 goals, 2 assists, 5 shots on goal.
Scott Wedgewood stopped 29 of 31, worth -1.32 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Ottawa Senators vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Ottawa Senators 8–2 on Jan 08, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 8, Ottawa Senators 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Josh Manson led all skaters at 2.71, on 2G, 2A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 3.2 expected goals and Ottawa Senators generated 2.47, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Ottawa Senators put 31 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 34. High-danger chances went 12 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Leevi Meriläinen stopped 15 of 18 (-1.44 goals saved above expected); Scott Wedgewood stopped 29 of 31 (-1.32 goals saved above expected).