Colorado Avalanche at Anaheim Ducks
NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Anaheim Ducks on Mar 03, 2026. Final score: Colorado Avalanche 5, Anaheim Ducks 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 03, 2026 |
| Venue | Honda Center |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 5 |
| Anaheim Ducks score | 1 |
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 | Parker Kelly | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 16:27 | 0.08 | 2.43 |
| 2nd | Cale Makar | D | 1 | 2 | 2 | 22:26 | 0.13 | 2.42 |
| 3rd | Jack Drury | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 16:22 | 0.47 | 2.05 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Colorado Avalanche–Anaheim Ducks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 11:33 | COL | Cale Makar | Valeri Nichushkin, Brock Nelson | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 14:05 | COL | Martin Necas | Brock Nelson, Cale Makar | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 04:50 | ANA | Cutter Gauthier | Jackson LaCombe | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 15:03 | COL | Parker Kelly | Cale Makar, Jack Drury | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 04:35 | COL | Gabriel Landeskog | Nathan MacKinnon | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 10:06 | COL | Parker Kelly | Jack Drury, Brett Kulak | 5v5 | 5–1 |
Team Comparison
| Colorado Avalanche | Anaheim Ducks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.19 | 3.23 |
| High-danger shots | 8 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 48.2% | 51.8% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 51.0% | 49.0% |
| Hits | 16 | 24 |
| Blocks | 11 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Kelly | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 16:27 | 0.08 | 2.43 |
| Cale Makar | D | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 22:26 | 0.13 | 2.42 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16:22 | 0.47 | 2.05 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:13 | 0.20 | 1.54 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 16:53 | 0.20 | 1.44 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:43 | 0.40 | 1.41 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:06 | 0.03 | 1.25 |
| Martin Necas | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:29 | 0.14 | 0.90 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:03 | 0.15 | 0.76 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:06 | 0.22 | 0.73 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:28 | 0.16 | 0.69 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:03 | 0.00 | 0.58 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:20 | 0.20 | 0.37 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:27 | 0.20 | 0.36 |
| Jason Polin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:09 | 0.11 | 0.25 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:49 | 0.21 | 0.22 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:05 | 0.11 | -0.01 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:51 | 0.11 | -0.40 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:57 | 0.21 | 0.87 |
| Tim Washe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:32 | 0.31 | 0.50 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 16:54 | 0.42 | 0.28 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:42 | 0.16 | 0.27 |
| Ross Johnston | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:10 | 0.07 | 0.17 |
| Ian Moore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:23 | 0.16 | 0.07 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:31 | 0.46 | 0.06 |
| Drew Helleson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:35 | 0.00 | 0.06 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:22 | 0.34 | 0.01 |
| Jansen Harkins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:50 | 0.00 | -0.13 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:39 | 0.54 | -0.33 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:28 | 0.06 | -0.47 |
| Jeffrey Viel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:05 | 0.18 | -0.50 |
| Leo Carlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:20 | 0.10 | -0.50 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:02 | 0.08 | -0.55 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:40 | 0.00 | -0.69 |
| Radko Gudas | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:54 | 0.00 | -1.05 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:21 | 0.04 | -1.82 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 27 | 28 | 96.4% | 1.88 | W |
| Lukas Dostal | Anaheim Ducks | 21 | 26 | 80.8% | -1.99 | L |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Anaheim Ducks 5–1 on Mar 03, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Anaheim Ducks generated 3.23 expected goals to Colorado Avalanche's 3.19 — Anaheim Ducks owned the better of the chances but Colorado Avalanche took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Parker Kelly led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.43 on 2 goals, 2 shots on goal.
Scott Wedgewood stopped 27 of 28, worth 1.88 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Colorado Avalanche vs Anaheim Ducks game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Anaheim Ducks 5–1 on Mar 03, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 5, Anaheim Ducks 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Parker Kelly led all skaters at 2.43, on 2G, 0A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Anaheim Ducks generated 3.23 expected goals and Colorado Avalanche generated 3.19, so Anaheim Ducks created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Colorado Avalanche put 26 shots on goal and Anaheim Ducks put 28. High-danger chances went 8 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Scott Wedgewood stopped 27 of 28 (1.88 goals saved above expected); Lukas Dostal stopped 21 of 26 (-1.99 goals saved above expected).