Edmonton Oilers at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Colorado Avalanche on Mar 10, 2026. Final score: Edmonton Oilers 4, Colorado Avalanche 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| Edmonton Oilers score | 4 |
| 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 | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 19:17 | 0.43 | 1.55 |
| 2nd | Connor McDavid | C | 1 | 1 | 5 | 23:57 | 0.69 | 1.34 |
| 3rd | Evan Bouchard | D | 0 | 2 | 4 | 27:21 | 0.11 | 1.28 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Edmonton Oilers–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:32 | COL | Ross Colton | Brock Nelson | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 08:13 | EDM | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | Connor McDavid, Evan Bouchard | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 15:41 | COL | Martin Necas | — | 5v4 | 1–2 |
| 1st 19:35 | EDM | Jack Roslovic | Leon Draisaitl | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 04:15 | EDM | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | Darnell Nurse, Zach Hyman | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 07:04 | COL | Valeri Nichushkin | Sam Malinski | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 09:03 | EDM | Connor McDavid | Leon Draisaitl, Evan Bouchard | 4v5 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Edmonton Oilers | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.41 | 3.05 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 19 |
| Corsi % | 39.0% | 61.0% |
| Power play | 2/5 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 22 | 11 |
| Blocks | 22 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 21 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 4 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 19:17 | 0.43 | 1.55 |
| Connor McDavid | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 23:57 | 0.69 | 1.34 |
| Evan Bouchard | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 27:21 | 0.11 | 1.28 |
| Leon Draisaitl | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 22:51 | 0.39 | 1.18 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:22 | 0.61 | 0.80 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:04 | 0.01 | 0.74 |
| Zach Hyman | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:02 | 0.35 | 0.64 |
| Jake Walman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:21 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Jason Dickinson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:10 | 0.09 | 0.25 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:16 | 0.18 | 0.20 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:35 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Josh Samanski | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:11 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:36 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:22 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Colton Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1:35 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:42 | 0.10 | -0.10 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:32 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:49 | 0.01 | -0.17 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Colton | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8:15 | 0.02 | 0.90 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16:02 | 0.09 | 0.79 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:58 | 0.77 | 0.70 |
| Martin Necas | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 22:57 | 0.29 | 0.55 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22:25 | 0.26 | 0.44 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:29 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:06 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:36 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:06 | 0.18 | 0.05 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:46 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:13 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:15 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:59 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:58 | 0.10 | -0.05 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:55 | 0.20 | -0.05 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:06 | 0.02 | -0.20 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:25 | 0.26 | -0.53 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:17 | 0.27 | -1.07 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Ingram | Edmonton Oilers | 16 | 18 | 88.2% | 0.25 | |
| Tristan Jarry | Edmonton Oilers | 11 | 12 | 91.7% | -0.27 | W |
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 20 | 24 | 83.3% | 0.04 | L |
Analysis
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Colorado Avalanche 4–3 on Mar 10, 2026, a one-goal game.
Colorado Avalanche generated 3.05 expected goals to Edmonton Oilers's 3.41 — Edmonton Oilers edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.55 on 2 goals, 2 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Edmonton Oilers vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Edmonton Oilers beat the Colorado Avalanche 4–3 on Mar 10, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Edmonton Oilers 4, Colorado Avalanche 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Ryan Nugent-Hopkins led all skaters at 1.55, on 2G, 0A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 3.05 expected goals and Edmonton Oilers generated 3.41, so Edmonton Oilers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Edmonton Oilers put 24 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 29. High-danger chances went 11 to 19.
How did the goaltenders play?
Connor Ingram stopped 16 of 18 (0.25 goals saved above expected); Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 20 of 24 (0.04 goals saved above expected).