Washington Capitals at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the Colorado Avalanche on Jan 19, 2026. Final score: Washington Capitals 2, Colorado Avalanche 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 19, 2026 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| Washington Capitals score | 2 |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 5 |
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 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 22:27 | 0.92 | 2.04 |
| 2nd | Ethen Frank | C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14:57 | 0.75 | 1.44 |
| 3rd | Victor Olofsson | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:26 | 0.33 | 1.39 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Washington Capitals–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:54 | COL | Parker Kelly | Cale Makar, Alex Barré-Boulet | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 07:27 | WSH | Jakob Chychrun | Dylan Strome, Ethen Frank | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 07:03 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Martin Necas, Victor Olofsson | 5v4 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 15:58 | COL | Victor Olofsson | Josh Manson, Brock Nelson | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 16:15 | WSH | Ethen Frank | Alex Ovechkin, Nic Dowd | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 12:32 | COL | Artturi Lehkonen | Nathan MacKinnon | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 16:30 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Martin Necas | 5v5 | 2–5 |
Team Comparison
| Washington Capitals | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 44 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.83 | 4.40 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 37.3% | 62.7% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 1/5 |
| Faceoff % | 52.2% | 47.8% |
| Hits | 14 | 14 |
| Blocks | 24 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 6 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethen Frank | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 14:57 | 0.75 | 1.44 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:57 | 0.17 | 0.84 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17:39 | 0.30 | 0.69 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 15:59 | 0.24 | 0.64 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 22:21 | 0.05 | 0.60 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:39 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Connor McMichael | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:02 | 0.03 | 0.20 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:29 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Declan Chisholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:51 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:00 | 0.13 | 0.10 |
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:54 | 0.22 | 0.10 |
| Justin Sourdif | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:21 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:41 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:05 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:46 | 0.36 | -0.10 |
| Aliaksei Protas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:34 | 0.21 | -0.10 |
| Ivan Miroshnichenko | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:43 | 0.13 | -0.15 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:04 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 22:27 | 0.92 | 2.04 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14:26 | 0.33 | 1.39 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 23:42 | 0.34 | 1.28 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:22 | 0.08 | 0.95 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:26 | 0.47 | 0.75 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 25:31 | 0.21 | 0.74 |
| Alex Barré-Boulet | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:46 | 0.02 | 0.74 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:06 | 0.07 | 0.59 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 20:50 | 0.74 | 0.49 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 14:41 | 0.43 | 0.10 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 22:13 | 0.14 | 0.05 |
| Ilya Solovyov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:02 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:14 | 0.27 | 0.00 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:44 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:32 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Ivan Ivan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:57 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:55 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:35 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Lindgren | Washington Capitals | 39 | 44 | 88.6% | 0.32 | L |
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 22 | 24 | 91.7% | 2.34 | W |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Washington Capitals 5–2 on Jan 19, 2026.
Colorado Avalanche generated 4.4 expected goals to Washington Capitals's 2.83 — the run of play matched the result, with Colorado Avalanche earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Nathan MacKinnon led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.04 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 10 shots on goal.
Scott Wedgewood stopped 22 of 24, worth 2.34 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Washington Capitals vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Washington Capitals 5–2 on Jan 19, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 5, Washington Capitals 2.
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 2.04, on 2G, 1A and 10 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 4.4 expected goals and Washington Capitals generated 2.83, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Washington Capitals put 24 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 44. High-danger chances went 14 to 20.
How did the goaltenders play?
Charlie Lindgren stopped 39 of 44 (0.32 goals saved above expected); Scott Wedgewood stopped 22 of 24 (2.34 goals saved above expected).