Anaheim Ducks at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the Anaheim Ducks and the Colorado Avalanche on Jan 21, 2026. Final score: Anaheim Ducks 2, Colorado Avalanche 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| Anaheim Ducks score | 2 |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 1 |
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 | Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 1 | 4 | 21:51 | 1.01 | 1.62 |
| 2nd | Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:19 | 0.09 | 1.54 |
| 3rd | Artturi Lehkonen | L | 1 | 0 | 3 | 16:50 | 0.40 | 1.39 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Anaheim Ducks–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 01:27 | ANA | Jeffrey Viel | Cutter Gauthier, Radko Gudas | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 3rd 16:21 | COL | Artturi Lehkonen | Brock Nelson, Brent Burns | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| P5 00:00 | ANA | Mikael Granlund | — | 0v1 | 1–1 |
| P5 00:00 | ANA | Cutter Gauthier | — | 0v1 | 1–1 |
Team Comparison
| Anaheim Ducks | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 17 | 41 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.63 | 5.12 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 22 |
| Corsi % | 35.3% | 64.7% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 45.0% | 55.0% |
| Hits | 27 | 16 |
| Blocks | 24 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 24 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 7 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Viel | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:42 | 0.07 | 0.84 |
| Radko Gudas | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:01 | 0.01 | 0.61 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:00 | 0.57 | 0.48 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:58 | 0.25 | 0.17 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:53 | 0.10 | 0.07 |
| Jansen Harkins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:34 | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:51 | 0.01 | -0.06 |
| Ryan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:36 | 0.11 | -0.11 |
| Drew Helleson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:35 | 0.00 | -0.19 |
| Tim Washe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:48 | 0.02 | -0.21 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:37 | 0.16 | -0.32 |
| Ian Moore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:30 | 0.06 | -0.42 |
| Ross Johnston | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:40 | 0.00 | -0.43 |
| Mikael Granlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:42 | 0.23 | -0.53 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:26 | 0.61 | -0.57 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:13 | 0.27 | -0.72 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27:33 | 0.06 | -1.15 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28:21 | 0.08 | -1.39 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21:51 | 1.01 | 1.62 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:19 | 0.09 | 1.54 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:50 | 0.40 | 1.39 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:12 | 0.11 | 1.30 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:59 | 0.02 | 1.16 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:49 | 0.17 | 0.89 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 12:30 | 0.44 | 0.55 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27:03 | 0.25 | 0.53 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 29:51 | 0.65 | 0.45 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6:48 | 0.33 | 0.38 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:04 | 0.00 | 0.29 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:07 | 0.53 | 0.26 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:11 | 0.06 | 0.22 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:12 | 0.42 | 0.20 |
| Jack Ahcan | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:32 | 0.00 | 0.18 |
| Taylor Makar | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:13 | 0.11 | 0.16 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 29:18 | 0.36 | 0.01 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:11 | 0.22 | -0.13 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lukas Dostal | Anaheim Ducks | 40 | 41 | 97.6% | 3.83 | W |
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 15 | 16 | 94.1% | 1.21 | O |
Analysis
The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Colorado Avalanche 2–1 on Jan 21, 2026, a one-goal game.
Colorado Avalanche generated 5.12 expected goals to Anaheim Ducks's 2.63 — Colorado Avalanche owned the better of the chances but Anaheim Ducks took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Brock Nelson led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.62 on 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Lukas Dostal stopped 40 of 41, worth 3.83 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Anaheim Ducks vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Anaheim Ducks beat the Colorado Avalanche 2–1 on Jan 21, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Anaheim Ducks 2, Colorado Avalanche 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Brock Nelson led all skaters at 1.62, on 0G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 5.12 expected goals and Anaheim Ducks generated 2.63, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Anaheim Ducks put 17 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 41. High-danger chances went 13 to 22.