Colorado Avalanche at Utah Mammoth
NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Utah Mammoth on Feb 25, 2026. Final score: Colorado Avalanche 4, Utah Mammoth 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Venue | Delta Center |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 4 |
| Utah Mammoth score | 2 |
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 | Brent Burns | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:06 | 0.04 | 2.27 |
| 2nd | Parker Kelly | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:21 | 0.10 | 2.02 |
| 3rd | Dylan Guenther | R | 2 | 0 | 3 | 19:26 | 0.38 | 1.68 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Colorado Avalanche–Utah Mammoth) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 03:26 | COL | Parker Kelly | Brent Burns, Josh Manson | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 09:13 | COL | Victor Olofsson | Sam Malinski, Parker Kelly | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 10:49 | UTA | Dylan Guenther | Mikhail Sergachev, Clayton Keller | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 12:20 | COL | Brock Nelson | Gabriel Landeskog, Martin Necas | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 13:20 | UTA | Dylan Guenther | Jack McBain, Logan Cooley | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 17:17 | COL | Martin Necas | Cale Makar, Valeri Nichushkin | 4v5 | 4–2 |
Team Comparison
| Colorado Avalanche | Utah Mammoth | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.23 | 3.73 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 46.7% | 53.3% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 1/5 |
| Faceoff % | 39.4% | 60.6% |
| Hits | 11 | 21 |
| Blocks | 18 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 4 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:06 | 0.04 | 2.27 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15:21 | 0.10 | 2.02 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:50 | 0.42 | 1.65 |
| Martin Necas | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18:33 | 0.35 | 1.61 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:47 | 0.25 | 1.51 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:13 | 0.35 | 0.98 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 22:56 | 0.51 | 0.85 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:11 | 0.02 | 0.84 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:48 | 0.16 | 0.57 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:03 | 0.00 | 0.55 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:52 | 0.20 | 0.49 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:13 | 0.13 | 0.44 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:20 | 0.05 | 0.32 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:40 | 0.03 | 0.17 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:35 | 0.31 | 0.11 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:34 | 0.19 | -0.17 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:54 | 0.00 | -0.33 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:38 | 0.07 | -0.92 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Guenther | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 19:26 | 0.38 | 1.68 |
| Logan Cooley | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:21 | 0.13 | 1.05 |
| Jack McBain | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:45 | 0.00 | 0.87 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:46 | 0.11 | 0.74 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 25:40 | 0.19 | 0.47 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 22:36 | 0.58 | 0.44 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:43 | 0.06 | 0.36 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:43 | 0.00 | 0.26 |
| Barrett Hayton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 16:44 | 0.66 | 0.15 |
| Kailer Yamamoto | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:16 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:56 | 0.82 | -0.14 |
| Brandon Tanev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:49 | 0.01 | -0.28 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:34 | 0.12 | -0.41 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:13 | 0.17 | -0.41 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:22 | 0.00 | -0.43 |
| Nick DeSimone | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:17 | 0.02 | -0.67 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:40 | 0.00 | -1.26 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:10 | 0.06 | -1.80 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 28 | 30 | 93.3% | 2.01 | W |
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 22 | 26 | 84.0% | -0.07 | L |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Utah Mammoth 4–2 on Feb 25, 2026.
Utah Mammoth generated 3.73 expected goals to Colorado Avalanche's 3.23 — Utah Mammoth owned the better of the chances but Colorado Avalanche took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Brent Burns led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.27 on 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Scott Wedgewood stopped 28 of 30, worth 2.01 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Colorado Avalanche vs Utah Mammoth game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Utah Mammoth 4–2 on Feb 25, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 4, Utah Mammoth 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Brent Burns led all skaters at 2.27, on 0G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Utah Mammoth generated 3.73 expected goals and Colorado Avalanche generated 3.23, so Utah Mammoth created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Colorado Avalanche put 25 shots on goal and Utah Mammoth put 30. High-danger chances went 13 to 15.