Colorado Avalanche at Ottawa Senators
NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Ottawa Senators on Jan 28, 2026. Final score: Colorado Avalanche 2, Ottawa Senators 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Venue | Canadian Tire Centre |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 2 |
| Ottawa Senators 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 | Artem Zub | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 21:55 | 0.02 | 2.02 |
| 2nd | Tim Stützle | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:28 | 0.92 | 1.59 |
| 3rd | Ridly Greig | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 18:45 | 0.17 | 1.45 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Colorado Avalanche–Ottawa Senators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 03:21 | OTT | Nick Cousins | Artem Zub, Tim Stützle | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 14:05 | COL | Parker Kelly | Brock Nelson, Keaton Middleton | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 14:22 | OTT | Ridly Greig | Tyler Kleven, Jordan Spence | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 02:06 | OTT | Claude Giroux | Drake Batherson, Nick Jensen | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 03:30 | COL | Valeri Nichushkin | Jack Drury | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 17:44 | OTT | Brady Tkachuk | Jake Sanderson | 5v6 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 18:53 | OTT | Tim Stützle | Thomas Chabot, Artem Zub | 5v6 | 2–5 |
Team Comparison
| Colorado Avalanche | Ottawa Senators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 18 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.19 | 4.07 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 51.6% | 48.4% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 62.0% | 38.0% |
| Hits | 22 | 31 |
| Blocks | 10 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 8 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:59 | 0.43 | 1.28 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:04 | 0.40 | 0.43 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:23 | 0.00 | 0.39 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:04 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:30 | 0.02 | 0.19 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4:42 | 0.13 | 0.16 |
| Keaton Middleton | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:23 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:22 | 0.41 | 0.00 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:51 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 27:22 | 0.23 | -0.05 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:55 | 0.10 | -0.07 |
| Taylor Makar | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:30 | 0.00 | -0.12 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:41 | 0.00 | -0.13 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:43 | 0.02 | -0.14 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:36 | 0.08 | -0.22 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:45 | 0.02 | -0.26 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:37 | 0.05 | -0.39 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:52 | 0.10 | -1.09 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 21:55 | 0.02 | 2.02 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18:28 | 0.92 | 1.59 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:45 | 0.17 | 1.45 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:44 | 0.38 | 1.34 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:06 | 0.02 | 1.22 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:24 | 0.15 | 1.19 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:43 | 0.01 | 1.12 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:59 | 0.01 | 1.07 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:12 | 1.06 | 1.01 |
| Nick Jensen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:04 | 0.00 | 0.89 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17:34 | 0.38 | 0.87 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:08 | 0.06 | 0.72 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:13 | 0.22 | 0.46 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:19 | 0.01 | 0.25 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:44 | 0.05 | 0.22 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:16 | 0.11 | 0.20 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:14 | 0.32 | 0.03 |
| Xavier Bourgault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:12 | 0.08 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 18 | 21 | 85.7% | -0.78 | L |
| James Reimer | Ottawa Senators | 16 | 18 | 88.9% | 0.01 | W |
Analysis
The Ottawa Senators defeated the Colorado Avalanche 5–2 on Jan 28, 2026.
Ottawa Senators generated 4.07 expected goals to Colorado Avalanche's 2.19 — the run of play matched the result, with Ottawa Senators earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Artem Zub led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.02 on 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Colorado Avalanche vs Ottawa Senators game?
The Ottawa Senators beat the Colorado Avalanche 5–2 on Jan 28, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Ottawa Senators 5, Colorado Avalanche 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Artem Zub led all skaters at 2.02, on 0G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Ottawa Senators generated 4.07 expected goals and Colorado Avalanche generated 2.19, so Ottawa Senators created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Colorado Avalanche put 18 shots on goal and Ottawa Senators put 23. High-danger chances went 9 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 18 of 21 (-0.78 goals saved above expected); James Reimer stopped 16 of 18 (0.01 goals saved above expected).