Calgary Flames at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the Calgary Flames and the Colorado Avalanche on Mar 30, 2026. Final score: Calgary Flames 2, Colorado Avalanche 9.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| Calgary Flames score | 2 |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 9 |
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 | Jack Drury | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13:11 | 0.24 | 3.85 |
| 2nd | Parker Kelly | C | 1 | 2 | 2 | 12:07 | 0.28 | 3.74 |
| 3rd | Sam Malinski | D | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21:55 | 0.25 | 3.49 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Calgary Flames–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:31 | COL | Jack Drury | Parker Kelly, Sam Malinski | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 06:31 | COL | Nazem Kadri | Martin Necas, Cale Makar | 5v3 | 0–2 |
| 1st 07:37 | COL | Nazem Kadri | — | 5v4 | 0–3 |
| 1st 09:19 | COL | Gabriel Landeskog | Brock Nelson, Valeri Nichushkin | 5v5 | 0–4 |
| 1st 15:50 | COL | Parker Kelly | Cale Makar, Jack Drury | 5v5 | 0–5 |
| 2nd 03:37 | CGY | Brennan Othmann | John Beecher | 5v5 | 1–5 |
| 2nd 19:25 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Cale Makar, Brock Nelson | 5v4 | 1–6 |
| 3rd 06:24 | COL | Martin Necas | Nathan MacKinnon, Artturi Lehkonen | 5v5 | 1–7 |
| 3rd 08:10 | COL | Sam Malinski | Parker Kelly, Jack Drury | 5v5 | 1–8 |
| 3rd 12:53 | CGY | Ryan Strome | Yegor Sharangovich, Victor Olofsson | 5v5 | 2–8 |
| 3rd 16:48 | COL | Artturi Lehkonen | Nathan MacKinnon, Martin Necas | 5v5 | 2–9 |
Team Comparison
| Calgary Flames | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 9 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 49 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.25 | 5.52 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 39.5% | 60.5% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 3/4 |
| Faceoff % | 58.6% | 41.4% |
| Hits | 15 | 15 |
| Blocks | 15 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 6 |
Calgary Flames Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yegor Sharangovich | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:12 | 0.12 | 0.85 |
| Ryan Strome | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:09 | 0.18 | 0.51 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14:45 | 0.27 | 0.41 |
| Hunter Brzustewicz | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:56 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Blake Coleman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 16:24 | 0.33 | 0.15 |
| Olli Määttä | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:12 | 0.01 | 0.09 |
| Mikael Backlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:56 | 0.21 | 0.06 |
| Joel Farabee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:17 | 0.48 | -0.18 |
| John Beecher | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12:47 | 0.33 | -0.37 |
| Brennan Othmann | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:55 | 0.31 | -0.70 |
| Matvei Gridin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:55 | 0.07 | -0.88 |
| Matt Coronato | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:00 | 0.35 | -1.04 |
| Morgan Frost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:07 | 0.30 | -1.15 |
| Adam Klapka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:50 | 0.12 | -1.43 |
| Kevin Bahl | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:10 | 0.00 | -1.67 |
| Brayden Pachal | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:19 | 0.08 | -1.74 |
| Zayne Parekh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:37 | 0.02 | -1.86 |
| Zach Whitecloud | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:04 | 0.15 | -2.31 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Drury | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 13:11 | 0.24 | 3.85 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 12:07 | 0.28 | 3.74 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 21:55 | 0.25 | 3.49 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 19:20 | 1.41 | 3.17 |
| Martin Necas | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 17:57 | 0.52 | 2.99 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:35 | 0.12 | 2.44 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 16:46 | 0.08 | 2.07 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 17:15 | 0.04 | 2.06 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:43 | 0.19 | 1.89 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13:05 | 0.54 | 1.80 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15:08 | 0.83 | 1.80 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:55 | 0.12 | 1.62 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 19:08 | 0.71 | 1.43 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:56 | 0.28 | 1.37 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 15:42 | 0.17 | 1.07 |
| Logan O'Connor | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:38 | 0.19 | -0.01 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:43 | 0.12 | -0.10 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:56 | 0.09 | -0.68 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Cooley | Calgary Flames | 28 | 33 | 84.8% | -0.50 | |
| Dustin Wolf | Calgary Flames | 12 | 16 | 75.0% | -2.32 | L |
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 27 | 29 | 93.1% | 1.36 | W |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Calgary Flames 9–2 on Mar 30, 2026, a decisive 7-goal win.
Colorado Avalanche generated 5.52 expected goals to Calgary Flames's 3.25 — the run of play matched the result, with Colorado Avalanche earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Jack Drury led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.85 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Scott Wedgewood stopped 27 of 29, worth 1.36 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Calgary Flames vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Calgary Flames 9–2 on Mar 30, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 9, Calgary Flames 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jack Drury led all skaters at 3.85, on 1G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 5.52 expected goals and Calgary Flames generated 3.25, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Calgary Flames put 29 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 49. High-danger chances went 13 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Devin Cooley stopped 28 of 33 (-0.5 goals saved above expected); Scott Wedgewood stopped 27 of 29 (1.36 goals saved above expected).