Detroit Red Wings at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Colorado Avalanche on Feb 02, 2026. Final score: Detroit Red Wings 2, Colorado Avalanche 0.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 02, 2026 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 2 |
| Colorado Avalanche 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 | Lucas Raymond | L | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:31 | 1.01 | 1.44 |
| 2nd | Dylan Larkin | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 21:25 | 0.21 | 1.43 |
| 3rd | Marco Kasper | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 17:14 | 0.64 | 0.90 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Detroit Red Wings–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:33 | DET | Marco Kasper | Lucas Raymond, Dylan Larkin | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 3rd 19:29 | DET | Lucas Raymond | Dylan Larkin | 6v5 | 2–0 |
Team Comparison
| Detroit Red Wings | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 21 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.97 | 2.18 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 50.9% | 49.1% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 47.9% | 52.1% |
| Hits | 27 | 29 |
| Blocks | 17 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 9 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 2 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Raymond | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:31 | 1.01 | 1.44 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 21:25 | 0.21 | 1.43 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:14 | 0.64 | 0.90 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:27 | 0.08 | 0.35 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27:34 | 0.08 | 0.35 |
| Travis Hamonic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:50 | 0.03 | 0.25 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:31 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:41 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Mason Appleton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:39 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:21 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:20 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13:04 | 0.28 | 0.05 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:02 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:14 | 0.30 | 0.00 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:13 | 0.44 | 0.00 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:45 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:29 | 0.60 | -0.05 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:40 | 0.12 | -0.10 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:03 | 0.07 | 0.25 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:05 | 0.54 | 0.25 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:45 | 0.25 | 0.20 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:30 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:46 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:32 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:27 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:19 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:33 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:56 | 0.12 | 0.05 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:21 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:47 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:50 | 0.21 | 0.05 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:01 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Taylor Makar | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:44 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:58 | 0.06 | -0.10 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 26:07 | 0.54 | -0.30 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:02 | 0.13 | -0.60 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 21 | 21 | 100.0% | 2.42 | W |
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 23 | 24 | 95.8% | 1.91 | L |
Analysis
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Colorado Avalanche 2–0 on Feb 02, 2026.
Colorado Avalanche generated 2.18 expected goals to Detroit Red Wings's 3.97 — the run of play matched the result, with Detroit Red Wings earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Lucas Raymond led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.44 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
John Gibson stopped 21 of 21, worth 2.42 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Detroit Red Wings vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Detroit Red Wings beat the Colorado Avalanche 2–0 on Feb 02, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Detroit Red Wings 2, Colorado Avalanche 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Lucas Raymond led all skaters at 1.44, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 2.18 expected goals and Detroit Red Wings generated 3.97, so Detroit Red Wings created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Detroit Red Wings put 25 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 21. High-danger chances went 18 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
John Gibson stopped 21 of 21 (2.42 goals saved above expected); Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 23 of 24 (1.91 goals saved above expected).