Winnipeg Jets at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the Winnipeg Jets and the Colorado Avalanche on Mar 28, 2026. Final score: Winnipeg Jets 4, Colorado Avalanche 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 28, 2026 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| Winnipeg Jets score | 4 |
| Colorado Avalanche 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 | Gabriel Vilardi | C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20:05 | 0.32 | 2.15 |
| 2nd | Cole Perfetti | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 19:15 | 0.05 | 1.57 |
| 3rd | Jonathan Toews | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:01 | 0.09 | 1.45 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Winnipeg Jets–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:51 | WPG | Gabriel Vilardi | Josh Morrissey, Adam Lowry | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 08:59 | COL | Brock Nelson | Nazem Kadri, Cale Makar | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 02:14 | WPG | Cole Koepke | Jonathan Toews, Elias Salomonsson | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 18:05 | COL | Parker Kelly | Josh Manson, Valeri Nichushkin | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 14:49 | WPG | Cole Perfetti | Jacob Bryson, Gabriel Vilardi | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 17:51 | WPG | Kyle Connor | Mark Scheifele, Dylan Samberg | 6v5 | 4–2 |
Team Comparison
| Winnipeg Jets | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.41 | 1.68 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 46.1% | 53.9% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 32 | 21 |
| Blocks | 18 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 5 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 20:05 | 0.32 | 2.15 |
| Cole Perfetti | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:15 | 0.05 | 1.57 |
| Jonathan Toews | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:01 | 0.09 | 1.45 |
| Cole Koepke | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:29 | 0.23 | 1.37 |
| Josh Morrissey | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:25 | 0.10 | 1.27 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:55 | 0.02 | 1.07 |
| Kyle Connor | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 22:23 | 0.77 | 0.77 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24:19 | 0.01 | 0.77 |
| Neal Pionk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:04 | 0.14 | 0.56 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:54 | 0.00 | 0.55 |
| Jacob Bryson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:26 | 0.00 | 0.52 |
| Mark Scheifele | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:51 | 0.13 | 0.27 |
| Brad Lambert | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:11 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:25 | 0.20 | 0.19 |
| Elias Salomonsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:51 | 0.00 | 0.13 |
| Danil Zhilkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:39 | 0.02 | -0.08 |
| Parker Ford | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:00 | 0.00 | -0.17 |
| Isak Rosen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:32 | 0.00 | -0.27 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:31 | 0.02 | 1.24 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 10:34 | 0.16 | 0.93 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:28 | 0.00 | 0.91 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:01 | 0.00 | 0.77 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:19 | 0.17 | 0.69 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:26 | 0.04 | 0.53 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:00 | 0.19 | 0.34 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:50 | 0.16 | 0.28 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:35 | 0.00 | 0.19 |
| Logan O'Connor | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:09 | 0.06 | 0.15 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:10 | 0.08 | -0.01 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:07 | 0.00 | -0.06 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:36 | 0.23 | -0.14 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:35 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:03 | 0.00 | -0.31 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 26:37 | 0.11 | -0.54 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:47 | 0.34 | -0.57 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:23 | 0.02 | -0.79 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | Winnipeg Jets | 21 | 23 | 91.3% | -0.42 | W |
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 17 | 20 | 85.0% | -1.45 | L |
Analysis
The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Colorado Avalanche 4–2 on Mar 28, 2026.
Colorado Avalanche generated 1.68 expected goals to Winnipeg Jets's 2.41 — the run of play matched the result, with Winnipeg Jets earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Gabriel Vilardi led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.15 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Winnipeg Jets vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Winnipeg Jets beat the Colorado Avalanche 4–2 on Mar 28, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Winnipeg Jets 4, Colorado Avalanche 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Gabriel Vilardi led all skaters at 2.15, on 1G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 1.68 expected goals and Winnipeg Jets generated 2.41, so Winnipeg Jets created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Winnipeg Jets put 21 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 23. High-danger chances went 14 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 21 of 23 (-0.42 goals saved above expected); Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 17 of 20 (-1.45 goals saved above expected).