Colorado Avalanche at Winnipeg Jets
NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Winnipeg Jets on Mar 26, 2026. Final score: Colorado Avalanche 3, Winnipeg Jets 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Venue | Canada Life Centre |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 3 |
| Winnipeg Jets score | 2 |
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 | Nathan MacKinnon | C | 2 | 0 | 7 | 24:55 | 1.14 | 1.99 |
| 2nd | Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:56 | 0.03 | 1.84 |
| 3rd | Jack Drury | C | 1 | 0 | 5 | 13:06 | 0.67 | 1.73 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Colorado Avalanche–Winnipeg Jets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 09:55 | WPG | Mark Scheifele | Kyle Connor, Josh Morrissey | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 17:40 | COL | Jack Drury | Sam Malinski, Parker Kelly | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 00:13 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Nazem Kadri, Martin Necas | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 03:55 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Artturi Lehkonen, Gabriel Landeskog | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 09:39 | WPG | Mark Scheifele | Cole Perfetti, Gabriel Vilardi | 5v5 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Colorado Avalanche | Winnipeg Jets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 35 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.90 | 2.09 |
| High-danger shots | 26 | 5 |
| Corsi % | 59.8% | 40.2% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 14 | 25 |
| Blocks | 7 | 22 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 24:55 | 1.14 | 1.99 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:56 | 0.03 | 1.84 |
| Jack Drury | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 13:06 | 0.67 | 1.73 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:11 | 0.70 | 1.43 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:49 | 0.00 | 1.18 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:06 | 0.00 | 0.96 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:10 | 0.02 | 0.74 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:15 | 0.39 | 0.71 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:30 | 0.09 | 0.59 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:36 | 0.27 | 0.48 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:23 | 0.11 | 0.44 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:20 | 0.14 | 0.34 |
| Logan O'Connor | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:32 | 0.08 | 0.26 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28:52 | 0.07 | 0.23 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:05 | 0.10 | 0.23 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 12:02 | 0.41 | 0.17 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:43 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:29 | 0.20 | 0.03 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Perfetti | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:31 | 0.21 | 1.37 |
| Mark Scheifele | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 22:27 | 0.36 | 1.02 |
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:05 | 0.09 | 0.65 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:51 | 0.06 | 0.33 |
| Kyle Connor | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25:06 | 0.43 | 0.25 |
| Elias Salomonsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:55 | 0.06 | 0.16 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:37 | 0.29 | 0.08 |
| Gustav Nyquist | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:10 | 0.09 | 0.02 |
| Haydn Fleury | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:11 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Isak Rosen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:49 | 0.16 | -0.16 |
| Brad Lambert | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:10 | 0.06 | -0.17 |
| Jonathan Toews | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:11 | 0.03 | -0.23 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:56 | 0.03 | -0.29 |
| Josh Morrissey | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 24:25 | 0.07 | -0.54 |
| Morgan Barron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:27 | 0.00 | -0.58 |
| Cole Koepke | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9:49 | 0.09 | -0.61 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:04 | 0.05 | -0.79 |
| Neal Pionk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:38 | 0.00 | -1.08 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 22 | 24 | 91.7% | 0.09 | W |
| Connor Hellebuyck | Winnipeg Jets | 32 | 35 | 91.4% | 1.53 | L |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3–2 on Mar 26, 2026, a one-goal game.
Winnipeg Jets generated 2.09 expected goals to Colorado Avalanche's 4.9 — Colorado Avalanche edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Nathan MacKinnon led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.99 on 2 goals, 7 shots on goal.
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 32 of 35, worth 1.53 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Colorado Avalanche vs Winnipeg Jets game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Winnipeg Jets 3–2 on Mar 26, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 3, Winnipeg Jets 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nathan MacKinnon led all skaters at 1.99, on 2G, 0A and 7 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Winnipeg Jets generated 2.09 expected goals and Colorado Avalanche generated 4.9, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Colorado Avalanche put 35 shots on goal and Winnipeg Jets put 24. High-danger chances went 26 to 5.
How did the goaltenders play?
Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 22 of 24 (0.09 goals saved above expected); Connor Hellebuyck stopped 32 of 35 (1.53 goals saved above expected).