Colorado Avalanche at Chicago Blackhawks

NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Chicago Blackhawks on Mar 20, 2026. Final score: Colorado Avalanche 4, Chicago Blackhawks 1.

StatusFinal
DateMar 20, 2026
VenueUnited Center
Colorado Avalanche score4
Chicago Blackhawks score1

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.

PlayerPosGASOGTOIxGGame Score
1stMartin NecasC12520:400.582.60
2ndNathan MacKinnonC03422:120.212.43
3rdCale MakarD01423:540.121.94

Scoring Summary

TimeTeamGoalAssistsStrengthScore (Colorado Avalanche–Chicago Blackhawks)
1st 13:19COLMartin NecasValeri Nichushkin, Nathan MacKinnon5v51–0
1st 15:22COLBrock NelsonCale Makar, Martin Necas4v52–0
2nd 06:48CHIWyatt KaiserRyan Greene, Sam Rinzel5v52–1
3rd 00:36COLNazem KadriNathan MacKinnon, Martin Necas4v53–1
3rd 08:34COLValeri NichushkinNathan MacKinnon5v54–1

Team Comparison

Colorado AvalancheChicago Blackhawks
Goals41
Shots on goal4920
Expected goals (xG)5.082.51
High-danger shots1813
Corsi %67.4%32.6%
Power play2/40/3
Faceoff %59.2%40.8%
Hits1919
Blocks621
Giveaways1415
Takeaways64

Colorado Avalanche Skaters

PlayerPosGAPSOGTOIxGGame Score
Martin NecasC123520:400.582.60
Nathan MacKinnonC033422:120.212.43
Cale MakarD011423:540.121.94
Valeri NichushkinR112116:520.201.70
Brent BurnsD000417:500.111.60
Josh MansonD000116:180.031.50
Parker KellyC000314:080.271.48
Jack DruryC000412:581.021.33
Brock NelsonC101517:541.351.23
Sam MalinskiD000419:510.291.22
Joel KivirantaL000412:070.321.18
Nazem KadriC101317:370.281.13
Brett KulakD000118:100.031.01
Devon ToewsD000119:380.020.92
Zakhar BardakovC00009:520.000.53
Ivan IvanC00009:090.000.42
Gavin BrindleyC000212:290.800.34
Nicolas RoyC000313:020.360.27

Chicago Blackhawks Skaters

PlayerPosGAPSOGTOIxGGame Score
Ryan GreeneC011019:420.000.69
Sam RinzelD011119:400.060.08
Sam LaffertyC00009:060.00-0.13
Wyatt KaiserD101321:380.42-0.20
Dominic ToninatoC00009:210.00-0.26
Andre BurakovskyL000215:020.28-0.42
Ryan DonatoC000311:320.09-0.46
Connor BedardC000118:380.11-0.48
Landon SlaggertL000011:290.12-0.56
Teuvo TeravainenC000217:130.12-0.57
Ethan Del MastroD000014:260.00-0.72
Tyler BertuzziL000216:250.13-0.79
Frank NazarC000119:040.56-0.84
Nick LardisL000112:460.08-0.87
Ilya MikheyevR000116:000.02-1.02
Matt GrzelcykD000019:590.00-1.27
Artyom LevshunovD000221:230.27-1.36
Alex VlasicD000119:110.07-1.37

Goaltending

GoalieTeamSVSASV%GSAxDecision
Mackenzie BlackwoodColorado Avalanche192095.0%1.31W
Arvid SoderblomChicago Blackhawks454991.8%1.98L

Analysis

The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4–1 on Mar 20, 2026.

Chicago Blackhawks generated 2.51 expected goals to Colorado Avalanche's 5.08 — the run of play matched the result, with Colorado Avalanche earning the better chances as well as the goals.

Martin Necas led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.6 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 5 shots on goal.

Arvid Soderblom stopped 45 of 49, worth 1.98 goals saved above expected.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Colorado Avalanche vs Chicago Blackhawks game?

The Colorado Avalanche beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4–1 on Mar 20, 2026.

What was the final score?

The final score was Colorado Avalanche 4, Chicago Blackhawks 1.

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 2.6, on 1G, 2A and 5 shots on goal.

Which team deserved to win by expected goals?

Chicago Blackhawks generated 2.51 expected goals and Colorado Avalanche generated 5.08, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. That matches the result.

What were the shot totals?

Colorado Avalanche put 49 shots on goal and Chicago Blackhawks put 20. High-danger chances went 18 to 13.

How did the goaltenders play?

Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 19 of 20 (1.31 goals saved above expected); Arvid Soderblom stopped 45 of 49 (1.98 goals saved above expected).