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 | 2.98 |
| 2nd | Martin Necas | C | 1 | 1 | 5 | 22:31 | 0.83 | 2.95 |
| 3rd | Cale Makar | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 27:22 | 0.09 | 2.68 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Nylander | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 21:29 | 0.27 | 1.42 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:10 | 0.02 | 1.04 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 18:06 | 0.37 | 0.70 |
| Auston Matthews | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 25:29 | 0.22 | 0.40 |
| Brandon Carlo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:38 | 0.00 | 0.27 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:45 | 0.13 | 0.23 |
| John Tavares | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:26 | 0.31 | 0.21 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:29 | 0.20 | 0.07 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:53 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20:53 | 0.03 | -0.01 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1:14 | 0.00 | -0.04 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:14 | 0.05 | -0.06 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:08 | 0.00 | -0.13 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:41 | 0.00 | -0.14 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:51 | 0.04 | -0.35 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:27 | 0.02 | -0.42 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:36 | 0.04 | -0.90 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:16 | 0.15 | -1.28 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 24:40 | 0.38 | 2.98 |
| Martin Necas | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 22:31 | 0.83 | 2.95 |
| Cale Makar | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 27:22 | 0.09 | 2.68 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 22:09 | 0.77 | 0.94 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:09 | 0.08 | 0.91 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:10 | 0.09 | 0.47 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15:03 | 0.45 | 0.46 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:39 | 0.10 | 0.42 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:42 | 0.09 | 0.20 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:24 | 0.05 | 0.16 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:28 | 0.17 | 0.12 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:52 | 0.00 | 0.11 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:11 | 0.04 | 0.07 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:34 | 0.00 | 0.06 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:58 | 0.05 | 0.03 |
| Ilya Solovyov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:08 | 0.03 | -0.01 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:24 | 0.01 | -0.09 |
| Ivan Ivan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:04 | 0.00 | -0.19 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Woll | Toronto Maple Leafs | 31 | 34 | 91.2% | 0.81 | W |
| Trent Miner | Colorado Avalanche | 28 | 31 | 90.3% | -2.22 | 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 2.98 on 3 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Joseph Woll stopped 31 of 34, worth 0.81 goals saved above expected.
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 2.98, 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 (0.81 goals saved above expected); Trent Miner stopped 28 of 31 (-2.22 goals saved above expected).