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.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Venue | United Center |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 4 |
| Chicago Blackhawks 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 | Martin Necas | C | 1 | 2 | 5 | 20:40 | 0.58 | 2.60 |
| 2nd | Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 3 | 4 | 22:12 | 0.21 | 2.43 |
| 3rd | Cale Makar | D | 0 | 1 | 4 | 23:54 | 0.12 | 1.94 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Colorado Avalanche–Chicago Blackhawks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 13:19 | COL | Martin Necas | Valeri Nichushkin, Nathan MacKinnon | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 15:22 | COL | Brock Nelson | Cale Makar, Martin Necas | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 06:48 | CHI | Wyatt Kaiser | Ryan Greene, Sam Rinzel | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 00:36 | COL | Nazem Kadri | Nathan MacKinnon, Martin Necas | 4v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 08:34 | COL | Valeri Nichushkin | Nathan MacKinnon | 5v5 | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| Colorado Avalanche | Chicago Blackhawks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 49 | 20 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 5.08 | 2.51 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 67.4% | 32.6% |
| Power play | 2/4 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 59.2% | 40.8% |
| Hits | 19 | 19 |
| Blocks | 6 | 21 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 4 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Necas | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 20:40 | 0.58 | 2.60 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 22:12 | 0.21 | 2.43 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 23:54 | 0.12 | 1.94 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16:52 | 0.20 | 1.70 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:50 | 0.11 | 1.60 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:18 | 0.03 | 1.50 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:08 | 0.27 | 1.48 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:58 | 1.02 | 1.33 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 17:54 | 1.35 | 1.23 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:51 | 0.29 | 1.22 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:07 | 0.32 | 1.18 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:37 | 0.28 | 1.13 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:10 | 0.03 | 1.01 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:38 | 0.02 | 0.92 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:52 | 0.00 | 0.53 |
| Ivan Ivan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:09 | 0.00 | 0.42 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:29 | 0.80 | 0.34 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:02 | 0.36 | 0.27 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:42 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:40 | 0.06 | 0.08 |
| Sam Lafferty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:06 | 0.00 | -0.13 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21:38 | 0.42 | -0.20 |
| Dominic Toninato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:21 | 0.00 | -0.26 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:02 | 0.28 | -0.42 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:32 | 0.09 | -0.46 |
| Connor Bedard | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:38 | 0.11 | -0.48 |
| Landon Slaggert | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:29 | 0.12 | -0.56 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:13 | 0.12 | -0.57 |
| Ethan Del Mastro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:26 | 0.00 | -0.72 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:25 | 0.13 | -0.79 |
| Frank Nazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:04 | 0.56 | -0.84 |
| Nick Lardis | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:46 | 0.08 | -0.87 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:00 | 0.02 | -1.02 |
| Matt Grzelcyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:59 | 0.00 | -1.27 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:23 | 0.27 | -1.36 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:11 | 0.07 | -1.37 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 19 | 20 | 95.0% | 1.31 | W |
| Arvid Soderblom | Chicago Blackhawks | 45 | 49 | 91.8% | 1.98 | L |
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).