Chicago Blackhawks at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Colorado Avalanche on Feb 28, 2026. Final score: Chicago Blackhawks 1, Colorado Avalanche 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2026 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 1 |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 3 |
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 | Cale Makar | D | 2 | 0 | 3 | 23:53 | 0.17 | 2.56 |
| 2nd | Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 2 | 6 | 23:32 | 0.69 | 1.42 |
| 3rd | Martin Necas | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 23:05 | 0.11 | 1.30 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Chicago Blackhawks–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:31 | CHI | Connor Bedard | Tyler Bertuzzi, Teuvo Teravainen | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 19:51 | COL | Cale Makar | Nathan MacKinnon, Martin Necas | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 07:31 | COL | Gavin Brindley | Sam Malinski, Devon Toews | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 18:33 | COL | Cale Makar | Nathan MacKinnon, Martin Necas | 5v6 | 1–3 |
Team Comparison
| Chicago Blackhawks | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 15 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.09 | 3.15 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 36.0% | 64.0% |
| Power play | 1/5 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 40.0% | 60.0% |
| Hits | 20 | 13 |
| Blocks | 13 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:36 | 0.39 | 0.94 |
| Connor Bedard | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:33 | 0.46 | 0.37 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:48 | 0.12 | 0.23 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:08 | 0.04 | 0.21 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:43 | 0.00 | 0.16 |
| Jason Dickinson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:37 | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Colton Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:56 | 0.13 | 0.10 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:27 | 0.00 | 0.09 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:29 | 0.09 | -0.13 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:44 | 0.12 | -0.15 |
| Frank Nazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:40 | 0.00 | -0.16 |
| Kevin Korchinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:24 | 0.00 | -0.18 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:21 | 0.21 | -0.21 |
| Matt Grzelcyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:17 | 0.02 | -0.34 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:09 | 0.01 | -0.35 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:13 | 0.06 | -0.46 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:52 | 0.13 | -0.49 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:52 | 0.00 | -0.59 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | D | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 23:53 | 0.17 | 2.56 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 23:32 | 0.69 | 1.42 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 23:05 | 0.11 | 1.30 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:26 | 0.33 | 1.06 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:15 | 0.04 | 0.90 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:18 | 0.14 | 0.82 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:14 | 0.24 | 0.79 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:50 | 0.06 | 0.38 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4:13 | 0.04 | 0.31 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:26 | 0.00 | 0.29 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:57 | 0.03 | 0.27 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:54 | 0.18 | 0.24 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:53 | 0.37 | 0.21 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:26 | 0.32 | 0.18 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:00 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:33 | 0.01 | 0.06 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:16 | 0.33 | -0.07 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:28 | 0.11 | -0.18 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 32 | 34 | 94.1% | 0.88 | L |
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 14 | 15 | 93.3% | 0.73 | W |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3–1 on Feb 28, 2026.
Colorado Avalanche generated 3.15 expected goals to Chicago Blackhawks's 2.09 — the run of play matched the result, with Colorado Avalanche earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Cale Makar led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.56 on 2 goals, 3 shots on goal.
Spencer Knight stopped 32 of 34, worth 0.88 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Chicago Blackhawks vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3–1 on Feb 28, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 3, Chicago Blackhawks 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Cale Makar led all skaters at 2.56, on 2G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 3.15 expected goals and Chicago Blackhawks generated 2.09, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Chicago Blackhawks put 15 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 35. High-danger chances went 9 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
Spencer Knight stopped 32 of 34 (0.88 goals saved above expected); Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 14 of 15 (0.73 goals saved above expected).