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 | Dylan Guenther | R | 2 | 0 | 3 | 19:26 | 1.23 | 1.45 |
| 2nd | Parker Kelly | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:21 | 0.10 | 1.44 |
| 3rd | Martin Necas | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:33 | 1.23 | 1.24 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Kelly | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15:21 | 0.10 | 1.44 |
| Martin Necas | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18:33 | 1.23 | 1.24 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:47 | 0.25 | 0.75 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:11 | 0.02 | 0.74 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:35 | 0.21 | 0.69 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:06 | 0.04 | 0.69 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:40 | 0.03 | 0.69 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 22:56 | 0.51 | 0.65 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:50 | 0.42 | 0.49 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:13 | 0.34 | 0.49 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:13 | 0.13 | 0.30 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:03 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:48 | 0.16 | 0.20 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:54 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:52 | 0.20 | 0.00 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:34 | 0.19 | 0.00 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:38 | 0.07 | -0.05 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:20 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Guenther | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 19:26 | 1.23 | 1.45 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 22:36 | 0.50 | 0.74 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 25:40 | 0.14 | 0.69 |
| Logan Cooley | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:21 | 0.13 | 0.54 |
| Jack McBain | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:45 | 0.00 | 0.54 |
| Brandon Tanev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:49 | 0.01 | 0.30 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:46 | 0.11 | 0.15 |
| Kailer Yamamoto | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:16 | 0.08 | 0.15 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:34 | 0.12 | 0.15 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:10 | 0.06 | 0.15 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:22 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Barrett Hayton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 16:44 | 0.60 | 0.05 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:40 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:43 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:13 | 0.17 | -0.05 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:56 | 0.82 | -0.05 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:43 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Nick DeSimone | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:17 | 0.02 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 28 | 30 | 93.3% | 1.54 | W |
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 22 | 26 | 84.0% | -1.29 | 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.
Dylan Guenther led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.45 on 2 goals, 3 shots on goal.
Scott Wedgewood stopped 28 of 30, worth 1.54 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 — Dylan Guenther led all skaters at 1.45, on 2G, 0A and 3 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.