Colorado Avalanche at Detroit Red Wings
NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Detroit Red Wings on Jan 31, 2026. Final score: Colorado Avalanche 5, Detroit Red Wings 0.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 31, 2026 |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 5 |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 0 |
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 | 4 | 21:36 | 0.47 | 2.04 |
| 2nd | Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 2 | 1 | 18:41 | 0.15 | 1.28 |
| 3rd | Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:35 | 0.30 | 0.79 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Colorado Avalanche–Detroit Red Wings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:44 | COL | Brent Burns | Nathan MacKinnon, Valeri Nichushkin | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 10:03 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Artturi Lehkonen | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 01:24 | COL | Ross Colton | Brock Nelson, Josh Manson | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 13:33 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Artturi Lehkonen | 5v5 | 4–0 |
| 3rd 07:35 | COL | Parker Kelly | Joel Kiviranta, Jack Drury | 5v5 | 5–0 |
Team Comparison
| Colorado Avalanche | Detroit Red Wings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 0 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.81 | 2.82 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 51.7% | 48.3% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 45.8% | 54.2% |
| Hits | 12 | 16 |
| Blocks | 13 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 4 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 21:36 | 0.47 | 2.04 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18:41 | 0.15 | 1.28 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:35 | 0.30 | 0.79 |
| Ross Colton | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:56 | 0.58 | 0.75 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:38 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:20 | 0.46 | 0.65 |
| Brent Burns | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:52 | 0.06 | 0.65 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:48 | 0.01 | 0.59 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:57 | 0.51 | 0.54 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:38 | 0.21 | 0.49 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:44 | 0.10 | 0.15 |
| Taylor Makar | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:01 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26:30 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Keaton Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:55 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:14 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:56 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:32 | 0.10 | 0.00 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:07 | 0.13 | -0.05 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:56 | 0.01 | 0.45 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:44 | 0.07 | 0.25 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:56 | 0.04 | 0.15 |
| Mason Appleton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:46 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:44 | 0.29 | 0.10 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:03 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:25 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:26 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:26 | 0.33 | 0.00 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:07 | 0.23 | 0.00 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:33 | 0.55 | 0.00 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:34 | 0.19 | 0.00 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:44 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:00 | 0.27 | -0.05 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:11 | 0.41 | -0.05 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:25 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Erik Gustafsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:06 | 0.02 | -0.20 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:54 | 0.15 | -0.25 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 28 | 28 | 100.0% | 0.37 | W |
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 13 | 17 | 76.5% | -0.72 | L |
| Cam Talbot | Detroit Red Wings | 3 | 4 | 75.0% | -0.07 |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Detroit Red Wings 5–0 on Jan 31, 2026, a decisive 5-goal win.
Detroit Red Wings generated 2.82 expected goals to Colorado Avalanche's 3.81 — 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, 4 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Colorado Avalanche vs Detroit Red Wings game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Detroit Red Wings 5–0 on Jan 31, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 5, Detroit Red Wings 0.
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 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Detroit Red Wings generated 2.82 expected goals and Colorado Avalanche generated 3.81, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Colorado Avalanche put 21 shots on goal and Detroit Red Wings put 28. High-danger chances went 10 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 28 of 28 (0.37 goals saved above expected); John Gibson stopped 13 of 17 (-0.72 goals saved above expected).