Colorado Avalanche at Dallas Stars
NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Dallas Stars on Mar 06, 2026. Final score: Colorado Avalanche 5, Dallas Stars 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 06, 2026 |
| Venue | American Airlines Center |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 5 |
| Dallas Stars 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 | Martin Necas | C | 1 | 3 | 5 | 26:55 | 0.37 | 2.67 |
| 2nd | Nathan MacKinnon | C | 1 | 2 | 2 | 27:21 | 1.17 | 1.93 |
| 3rd | Justin Hryckowian | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:22 | 0.50 | 1.49 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Colorado Avalanche–Dallas Stars) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:33 | COL | Cale Makar | Nathan MacKinnon, Martin Necas | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 07:11 | DAL | Miro Heiskanen | Jason Robertson, Wyatt Johnston | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 1st 10:39 | DAL | Wyatt Johnston | Miro Heiskanen, Jason Robertson | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 1st 16:07 | DAL | Justin Hryckowian | Mavrik Bourque | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 1st 19:58 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Martin Necas, Cale Makar | 4v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 01:52 | DAL | Jamie Benn | Justin Hryckowian, Mavrik Bourque | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 2nd 08:06 | COL | Martin Necas | Nathan MacKinnon, Gabriel Landeskog | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 19:45 | COL | Valeri Nichushkin | Martin Necas, Brock Nelson | 5v6 | 4–4 |
| P5 00:00 | COL | Valeri Nichushkin | — | 0v1 | 4–4 |
| P5 00:00 | COL | Martin Necas | — | 0v1 | 4–4 |
Team Comparison
| Colorado Avalanche | Dallas Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 21 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.97 | 4.49 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 54.0% | 46.0% |
| Power play | 2/5 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 53.5% | 46.5% |
| Hits | 24 | 19 |
| Blocks | 11 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 8 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Necas | C | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 26:55 | 0.37 | 2.67 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 27:21 | 1.17 | 1.93 |
| Cale Makar | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 27:46 | 0.98 | 1.49 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:15 | 0.31 | 0.80 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:54 | 0.16 | 0.74 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:50 | 0.32 | 0.69 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:46 | 0.18 | 0.50 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:07 | 0.21 | 0.10 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 23:43 | 0.41 | 0.10 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:46 | 0.15 | 0.05 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:12 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:46 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:54 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:09 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:36 | 0.09 | -0.05 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:12 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:07 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:38 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20:22 | 0.50 | 1.49 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 24:14 | 0.26 | 1.34 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 22:12 | 0.45 | 1.33 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 31:46 | 0.66 | 1.29 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 17:10 | 0.25 | 1.18 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:27 | 0.64 | 0.90 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:48 | 0.04 | 0.25 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:36 | 0.05 | 0.15 |
| Roope Hintz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:26 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| Ilya Lyubushkin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:20 | 0.19 | 0.15 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:37 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:47 | 0.16 | 0.05 |
| Adam Erne | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:09 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:46 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Nathan Bastian | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:16 | 0.12 | -0.05 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:53 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:41 | 0.27 | -0.05 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:37 | 0.02 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 10 | 10 | 100.0% | 2.19 | W |
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 7 | 11 | 63.6% | -0.60 | |
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 25 | 29 | 86.2% | 1.87 | O |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Dallas Stars 5–4 on Mar 06, 2026, a one-goal game.
Dallas Stars generated 4.49 expected goals to Colorado Avalanche's 3.97 — Dallas Stars owned the better of the chances but Colorado Avalanche took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Martin Necas led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.67 on 1 goal, 3 assists, 5 shots on goal.
Scott Wedgewood stopped 10 of 10, worth 2.19 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Colorado Avalanche vs Dallas Stars game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Dallas Stars 5–4 on Mar 06, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 5, Dallas Stars 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Martin Necas led all skaters at 2.67, on 1G, 3A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Dallas Stars generated 4.49 expected goals and Colorado Avalanche generated 3.97, so Dallas Stars created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Colorado Avalanche put 29 shots on goal and Dallas Stars put 21. High-danger chances went 12 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Scott Wedgewood stopped 10 of 10 (2.19 goals saved above expected); Jake Oettinger stopped 25 of 29 (1.87 goals saved above expected).