Colorado Avalanche at Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Toronto Maple Leafs on Jan 25, 2026. Final score: Colorado Avalanche 4, Toronto Maple Leafs 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 25, 2026 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Arena |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 4 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs 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 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 20:37 | 0.78 | 2.25 |
| 2nd | Bobby McMann | C | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:58 | 0.42 | 0.89 |
| 3rd | Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8:53 | 0.04 | 0.79 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Colorado Avalanche–Toronto Maple Leafs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:19 | COL | Brock Nelson | Cale Makar | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 07:31 | COL | Brock Nelson | Artturi Lehkonen, Valeri Nichushkin | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 18:53 | COL | Jack Drury | Parker Kelly, Joel Kiviranta | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 3rd 17:41 | COL | Brock Nelson | Nathan MacKinnon | 6v5 | 4–0 |
| 3rd 18:58 | TOR | Max Domi | Bobby McMann, Easton Cowan | 5v4 | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| Colorado Avalanche | Toronto Maple Leafs | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 37 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.98 | 3.51 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 53.4% | 46.6% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 44.1% | 55.9% |
| Hits | 14 | 28 |
| Blocks | 8 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 6 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Nelson | C | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 20:37 | 0.78 | 2.25 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:53 | 0.04 | 0.79 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:29 | 0.35 | 0.79 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 23:28 | 0.18 | 0.79 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17:04 | 0.77 | 0.69 |
| Jack Drury | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:22 | 0.06 | 0.65 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:18 | 0.39 | 0.64 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:07 | 0.16 | 0.39 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:19 | 0.13 | 0.25 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:57 | 0.37 | 0.05 |
| Taylor Makar | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:56 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 21:09 | 0.17 | -0.05 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:32 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Jack Ahcan | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:46 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:50 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:50 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:38 | 0.02 | -0.10 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:12 | 0.20 | -0.10 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby McMann | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:58 | 0.42 | 0.89 |
| Max Domi | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:07 | 0.14 | 0.75 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11:41 | 0.10 | 0.64 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:43 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:52 | 0.17 | 0.20 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:16 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 22:03 | 0.08 | 0.15 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:39 | 0.34 | 0.15 |
| Jacob Quillan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:15 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:15 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Brandon Carlo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:29 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| John Tavares | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:04 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:10 | 0.12 | 0.05 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:40 | 0.29 | 0.05 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:48 | 0.43 | 0.05 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:00 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Auston Matthews | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 19:42 | 0.68 | 0.00 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:45 | 0.13 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 32 | 33 | 97.0% | 3.35 | W |
| Joseph Woll | Toronto Maple Leafs | 33 | 36 | 91.7% | 0.13 | L |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4–1 on Jan 25, 2026.
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 3.51 expected goals to Colorado Avalanche's 3.98 — the run of play matched the result, with Colorado Avalanche earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Brock Nelson led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.25 on 3 goals, 4 shots on goal.
Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 32 of 33, worth 3.35 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Colorado Avalanche vs Toronto Maple Leafs game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4–1 on Jan 25, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 4, Toronto Maple Leafs 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 2.25, on 3G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 3.51 expected goals and Colorado Avalanche generated 3.98, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Colorado Avalanche put 37 shots on goal and Toronto Maple Leafs put 33. High-danger chances went 13 to 15.
How did the goaltenders play?
Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 32 of 33 (3.35 goals saved above expected); Joseph Woll stopped 33 of 36 (0.13 goals saved above expected).