Toronto Maple Leafs at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Colorado Avalanche on Jan 12, 2026. Final score: Toronto Maple Leafs 4, Colorado Avalanche 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 4 |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 3 |
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 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 24:40 | 0.38 | 1.82 |
| 2nd | Auston Matthews | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25:29 | 0.22 | 1.39 |
| 3rd | William Nylander | R | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21:29 | 0.25 | 1.39 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Toronto Maple Leafs–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 11:15 | TOR | Easton Cowan | — | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 16:12 | COL | Cale Makar | Martin Necas, Nathan MacKinnon | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 17:53 | COL | Brock Nelson | Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar | 5v4 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 02:12 | TOR | Bobby McMann | — | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 10:24 | TOR | Auston Matthews | William Nylander, Oliver Ekman-Larsson | 4v4 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 12:55 | COL | Martin Necas | Nathan MacKinnon | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| OT 03:59 | TOR | William Nylander | Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Auston Matthews | 3v3 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.11 | 3.19 |
| High-danger shots | 6 | 18 |
| Corsi % | 43.2% | 56.8% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 50.9% | 49.1% |
| Hits | 13 | 14 |
| Blocks | 22 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 21 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 3 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 25:29 | 0.22 | 1.39 |
| William Nylander | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 21:29 | 0.25 | 1.39 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20:53 | 0.03 | 1.28 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:10 | 0.02 | 0.75 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 18:06 | 0.36 | 0.60 |
| Brandon Carlo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:38 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:16 | 0.15 | 0.20 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:53 | 0.02 | 0.20 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:27 | 0.02 | 0.20 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:08 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| John Tavares | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:26 | 0.27 | 0.05 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:29 | 0.20 | 0.05 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1:14 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:41 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:45 | 0.12 | -0.05 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:36 | 0.04 | -0.05 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:14 | 0.05 | -0.10 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:51 | 0.04 | -0.15 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 24:40 | 0.38 | 1.82 |
| Cale Makar | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 27:22 | 0.09 | 1.29 |
| Martin Necas | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 22:31 | 0.81 | 1.24 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 22:09 | 1.50 | 0.75 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15:03 | 0.37 | 0.20 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:28 | 0.17 | 0.15 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:58 | 0.05 | 0.15 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:10 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:34 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:39 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Ilya Solovyov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:08 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:52 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:42 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:24 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:09 | 0.08 | -0.05 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:11 | 0.04 | -0.05 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:24 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
| Ivan Ivan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:04 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Woll | Toronto Maple Leafs | 31 | 34 | 91.2% | 0.41 | W |
| Trent Miner | Colorado Avalanche | 28 | 31 | 90.3% | -1.77 | O |
Analysis
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Colorado Avalanche 4–3 on Jan 12, 2026, a one-goal game.
Colorado Avalanche generated 3.19 expected goals to Toronto Maple Leafs's 2.11 — Colorado Avalanche owned the better of the chances but Toronto Maple Leafs took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Nathan MacKinnon led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.82 on 3 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Toronto Maple Leafs vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Colorado Avalanche 4–3 on Jan 12, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Toronto Maple Leafs 4, Colorado Avalanche 3.
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 1.82, on 0G, 3A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 3.19 expected goals and Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.11, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Toronto Maple Leafs put 31 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 34. High-danger chances went 6 to 18.
How did the goaltenders play?
Joseph Woll stopped 31 of 34 (0.41 goals saved above expected); Trent Miner stopped 28 of 31 (-1.77 goals saved above expected).