San Jose Sharks at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the San Jose Sharks and the Colorado Avalanche on Feb 04, 2026. Final score: San Jose Sharks 2, Colorado Avalanche 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 04, 2026 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| San Jose Sharks score | 2 |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 4 |
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 | Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 3 | 2 | 20:44 | 0.29 | 3.15 |
| 2nd | Artturi Lehkonen | L | 2 | 0 | 5 | 17:35 | 1.39 | 2.56 |
| 3rd | Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 2 | 4 | 23:01 | 0.33 | 2.35 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (San Jose Sharks–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 01:05 | COL | Artturi Lehkonen | Valeri Nichushkin, Cale Makar | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 15:47 | COL | Artturi Lehkonen | Nathan MacKinnon, Valeri Nichushkin | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 00:43 | SJS | Timothy Liljegren | Alexander Wennberg, John Klingberg | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 03:34 | SJS | Philipp Kurashev | — | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 12:44 | COL | Josh Manson | Valeri Nichushkin, Nathan MacKinnon | 4v4 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 18:43 | COL | Brock Nelson | — | 5v6 | 2–4 |
Team Comparison
| San Jose Sharks | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 42 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.29 | 5.50 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 35.0% | 65.0% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 39.3% | 60.7% |
| Hits | 24 | 16 |
| Blocks | 21 | 5 |
| Giveaways | 22 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 7 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philipp Kurashev | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:09 | 0.36 | 1.14 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:12 | 0.03 | 0.45 |
| Timothy Liljegren | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:08 | 0.03 | 0.39 |
| Vincent Desharnais | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:48 | 0.00 | -0.04 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9:42 | 0.41 | -0.05 |
| Shakir Mukhamadullin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:09 | 0.00 | -0.11 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:16 | 0.00 | -0.14 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:22 | 0.21 | -0.17 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:39 | 0.09 | -0.24 |
| Michael Misa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:30 | 0.00 | -0.26 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:39 | 0.05 | -0.27 |
| John Klingberg | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:13 | 0.00 | -0.46 |
| William Eklund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:26 | 0.28 | -0.46 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:12 | 0.00 | -0.50 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:59 | 0.14 | -0.56 |
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:14 | 0.28 | -0.67 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:29 | 0.23 | -0.74 |
| Will Smith | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:41 | 0.06 | -0.97 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 20:44 | 0.29 | 3.15 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 17:35 | 1.39 | 2.56 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 23:01 | 0.33 | 2.35 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24:51 | 0.16 | 1.80 |
| Josh Manson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:28 | 0.12 | 1.68 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 21:43 | 0.87 | 1.19 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:35 | 0.12 | 1.04 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:56 | 0.09 | 0.67 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:33 | 0.14 | 0.64 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:32 | 0.08 | 0.44 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:06 | 0.21 | 0.36 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:42 | 0.05 | 0.29 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:49 | 0.11 | 0.04 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:20 | 0.43 | 0.02 |
| Taylor Makar | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3:25 | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:11 | 0.20 | 0.00 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:11 | 0.28 | -0.15 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4:18 | 0.31 | -0.19 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaroslav Askarov | San Jose Sharks | 38 | 41 | 92.7% | 1.44 | L |
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 23 | 25 | 92.0% | 0.12 | W |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the San Jose Sharks 4–2 on Feb 04, 2026.
Colorado Avalanche generated 5.5 expected goals to San Jose Sharks's 2.29 — the run of play matched the result, with Colorado Avalanche earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Valeri Nichushkin led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.15 on 3 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Yaroslav Askarov stopped 38 of 41, worth 1.44 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the San Jose Sharks vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the San Jose Sharks 4–2 on Feb 04, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 4, San Jose Sharks 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Valeri Nichushkin led all skaters at 3.15, on 0G, 3A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 5.5 expected goals and San Jose Sharks generated 2.29, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
San Jose Sharks put 25 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 42. High-danger chances went 9 to 15.
How did the goaltenders play?
Yaroslav Askarov stopped 38 of 41 (1.44 goals saved above expected); Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 23 of 25 (0.12 goals saved above expected).