Philadelphia Flyers at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Colorado Avalanche on Jan 23, 2026. Final score: Philadelphia Flyers 7, Colorado Avalanche 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| Philadelphia Flyers score | 7 |
| 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 | Owen Tippett | R | 3 | 1 | 4 | 16:04 | 0.60 | 3.04 |
| 2nd | Matvei Michkov | R | 2 | 1 | 5 | 14:31 | 0.70 | 2.14 |
| 3rd | Martin Necas | C | 0 | 2 | 9 | 25:16 | 0.44 | 1.38 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Philadelphia Flyers–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 15:02 | PHI | Owen Tippett | Denver Barkey, Cam York | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 18:57 | PHI | Denver Barkey | Matvei Michkov, Owen Tippett | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 07:17 | COL | Parker Kelly | Zakhar Bardakov, Jack Ahcan | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 10:29 | COL | Victor Olofsson | Nathan MacKinnon, Martin Necas | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 11:01 | PHI | Bobby Brink | Noah Cates | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 12:12 | COL | Cale Makar | Nathan MacKinnon, Martin Necas | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 00:56 | PHI | Owen Tippett | Sean Couturier | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 02:00 | PHI | Matvei Michkov | Emil Andrae, Garnet Hathaway | 5v5 | 5–3 |
| 3rd 10:24 | PHI | Owen Tippett | — | 5v4 | 6–3 |
| 3rd 16:53 | PHI | Matvei Michkov | Travis Konecny | 6v5 | 7–3 |
Team Comparison
| Philadelphia Flyers | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 7 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 20 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.69 | 2.85 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 36.8% | 63.2% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 52.0% | 48.0% |
| Hits | 21 | 15 |
| Blocks | 21 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 23 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
Philadelphia Flyers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Tippett | R | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 16:04 | 0.60 | 3.04 |
| Matvei Michkov | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 14:31 | 0.70 | 2.14 |
| Denver Barkey | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 13:51 | 0.05 | 1.14 |
| Cam York | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:33 | 0.03 | 0.79 |
| Garnet Hathaway | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8:10 | 0.01 | 0.79 |
| Sean Couturier | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:37 | 0.03 | 0.74 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:13 | 0.28 | 0.70 |
| Noah Cates | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:00 | 0.32 | 0.49 |
| Emil Andrae | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:20 | 0.00 | 0.49 |
| Travis Konecny | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:53 | 0.34 | 0.49 |
| Lane Pederson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:43 | 0.12 | 0.20 |
| Jamie Drysdale | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:30 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Nick Seeler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:16 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Noah Juulsen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:50 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Carl Grundstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:30 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Travis Sanheim | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:05 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Trevor Zegras | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:12 | 0.45 | 0.05 |
| Christian Dvorak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:48 | 0.54 | -0.25 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 25:16 | 0.44 | 1.38 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 26:15 | 0.04 | 1.13 |
| Cale Makar | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 26:21 | 0.24 | 0.80 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:39 | 0.22 | 0.80 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:06 | 0.17 | 0.80 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:54 | 0.10 | 0.74 |
| Jack Ahcan | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:34 | 0.01 | 0.59 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:50 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| Taylor Makar | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:16 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:29 | 0.13 | 0.15 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:38 | 0.18 | 0.10 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:38 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9:36 | 0.17 | 0.05 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:00 | 0.28 | 0.00 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:36 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:47 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:54 | 0.04 | -0.05 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:17 | 0.07 | -0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Ersson | Philadelphia Flyers | 32 | 35 | 91.4% | -0.48 | W |
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 13 | 19 | 68.4% | -2.89 | L |
Analysis
The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Colorado Avalanche 7–3 on Jan 23, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Colorado Avalanche generated 2.85 expected goals to Philadelphia Flyers's 3.69 — the run of play matched the result, with Philadelphia Flyers earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Owen Tippett led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.04 on 3 goals, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Philadelphia Flyers vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Colorado Avalanche 7–3 on Jan 23, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Philadelphia Flyers 7, Colorado Avalanche 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Owen Tippett led all skaters at 3.04, on 3G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 2.85 expected goals and Philadelphia Flyers generated 3.69, so Philadelphia Flyers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Philadelphia Flyers put 20 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 35. High-danger chances went 12 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Samuel Ersson stopped 32 of 35 (-0.48 goals saved above expected); Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 13 of 19 (-2.89 goals saved above expected).