Columbus Blue Jackets at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Colorado Avalanche on Jan 10, 2026. Final score: Columbus Blue Jackets 0, Colorado Avalanche 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 10, 2026 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 0 |
| Colorado Avalanche 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 | Brent Burns | D | 2 | 0 | 4 | 20:04 | 0.19 | 1.55 |
| 2nd | Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 10:08 | 0.09 | 1.38 |
| 3rd | Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 14:38 | 0.07 | 1.28 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Columbus Blue Jackets–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 13:58 | COL | Brent Burns | Ross Colton, Gavin Brindley | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 17:28 | COL | Victor Olofsson | Jack Drury, Parker Kelly | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 10:30 | COL | Ilya Solovyov | Parker Kelly, Victor Olofsson | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 3rd 08:33 | COL | Brent Burns | Zakhar Bardakov, Gavin Brindley | 5v5 | 0–4 |
Team Comparison
| Columbus Blue Jackets | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.11 | 2.45 |
| High-danger shots | 22 | 18 |
| Corsi % | 51.1% | 48.9% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 46.8% | 53.2% |
| Hits | 18 | 6 |
| Blocks | 22 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 10 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 3 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:27 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:14 | 0.38 | 0.25 |
| Mikael Pyyhtia | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:39 | 0.44 | 0.15 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:04 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Egor Zamula | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:23 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:21 | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| Danton Heinen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:39 | 0.45 | 0.10 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:55 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:54 | 0.69 | 0.05 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 22:23 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:34 | 0.31 | 0.00 |
| Brendan Gaunce | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:29 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:25 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:58 | 0.27 | -0.05 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:14 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:29 | 0.12 | -0.05 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:51 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:01 | 0.26 | -0.10 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | D | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 20:04 | 0.19 | 1.55 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10:08 | 0.09 | 1.38 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14:38 | 0.07 | 1.28 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 13:23 | 0.19 | 1.24 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:54 | 0.04 | 0.79 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:18 | 0.02 | 0.79 |
| Ilya Solovyov | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:56 | 0.07 | 0.75 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:15 | 0.11 | 0.69 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:22 | 0.09 | 0.20 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:34 | 0.35 | 0.15 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:41 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:16 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:25 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:37 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| T.J. Tynan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:13 | 0.08 | 0.00 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:51 | 0.24 | -0.05 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 20:08 | 0.55 | -0.15 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:24 | 0.05 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Merzlikins | Columbus Blue Jackets | 27 | 31 | 87.1% | -1.46 | L |
| Trent Miner | Colorado Avalanche | 29 | 29 | 100.0% | 0.48 | W |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 4–0 on Jan 10, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Colorado Avalanche generated 2.45 expected goals to Columbus Blue Jackets's 3.11 — Columbus Blue Jackets owned the better of the chances but Colorado Avalanche took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Brent Burns led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.55 on 2 goals, 4 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4–0 on Jan 10, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 4, Columbus Blue Jackets 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Brent Burns led all skaters at 1.55, on 2G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 2.45 expected goals and Columbus Blue Jackets generated 3.11, so Columbus Blue Jackets created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Columbus Blue Jackets put 29 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 31. High-danger chances went 22 to 18.
How did the goaltenders play?
Elvis Merzlikins stopped 27 of 31 (-1.46 goals saved above expected); Trent Miner stopped 29 of 29 (0.48 goals saved above expected).