Vancouver Canucks at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and the Colorado Avalanche on Apr 01, 2026. Final score: Vancouver Canucks 8, Colorado Avalanche 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 01, 2026 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 8 |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 6 |
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 | Marcus Pettersson | D | 1 | 2 | 1 | 25:07 | 0.06 | 3.52 |
| 2nd | Brock Boeser | R | 3 | 1 | 4 | 18:57 | 0.46 | 3.46 |
| 3rd | Sam Malinski | D | 2 | 1 | 2 | 20:52 | 0.09 | 3.35 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vancouver Canucks–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:29 | VAN | Max Sasson | Filip Hronek, Zeev Buium | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 01:22 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Devon Toews, Sam Malinski | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 05:21 | VAN | Teddy Blueger | Liam Ohgren | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 1st 11:38 | VAN | Jake DeBrusk | Elias Pettersson, Marco Rossi | 4v5 | 3–1 |
| 1st 16:05 | COL | Gabriel Landeskog | Brent Burns, Valeri Nichushkin | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 05:02 | VAN | Teddy Blueger | Max Sasson, Marcus Pettersson | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 2nd 09:42 | VAN | Brock Boeser | Tom Willander, Marco Rossi | 5v5 | 5–2 |
| 2nd 15:21 | VAN | Brock Boeser | Drew O'Connor | 5v5 | 6–2 |
| 2nd 15:43 | COL | Sam Malinski | Devon Toews | 5v5 | 6–3 |
| 3rd 00:14 | COL | Parker Kelly | Jack Drury, Josh Manson | 5v5 | 6–4 |
| 3rd 13:21 | COL | Brent Burns | Brock Nelson, Valeri Nichushkin | 5v5 | 6–5 |
| 3rd 13:58 | COL | Sam Malinski | — | 5v5 | 6–6 |
| 3rd 14:21 | VAN | Marcus Pettersson | Brock Boeser, Drew O'Connor | 5v5 | 7–6 |
| 3rd 18:31 | VAN | Brock Boeser | Marcus Pettersson | 6v5 | 8–6 |
Team Comparison
| Vancouver Canucks | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 8 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.04 | 3.01 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 44.6% | 55.4% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 55.7% | 44.3% |
| Hits | 21 | 11 |
| Blocks | 14 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 8 | 21 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 2 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 25:07 | 0.06 | 3.52 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 18:57 | 0.46 | 3.46 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12:43 | 0.17 | 2.49 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:57 | 0.06 | 1.74 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 13:36 | 0.02 | 1.59 |
| Teddy Blueger | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 19:48 | 0.65 | 1.44 |
| Max Sasson | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:18 | 0.23 | 1.40 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:04 | 0.28 | 0.78 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:52 | 0.05 | 0.50 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:02 | 0.24 | 0.43 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:15 | 0.02 | 0.43 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:31 | 0.12 | 0.23 |
| Curtis Douglas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6:18 | 0.49 | 0.20 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:48 | 0.00 | 0.19 |
| Nils Hoglander | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:57 | 0.02 | -0.01 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 28:47 | 0.01 | -0.07 |
| P.O Joseph | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:01 | 0.03 | -0.46 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:59 | 0.15 | -0.54 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Malinski | D | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 20:52 | 0.09 | 3.35 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 24:54 | 0.04 | 3.13 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:29 | 0.20 | 1.55 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 13:01 | 0.24 | 1.27 |
| Brent Burns | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 19:09 | 0.02 | 1.11 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:26 | 0.25 | 1.02 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 24:21 | 0.54 | 0.93 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:03 | 0.42 | 0.85 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 25:06 | 0.15 | 0.53 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:31 | 0.00 | 0.27 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:11 | 0.00 | -0.29 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:59 | 0.52 | -0.30 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:08 | 0.00 | -0.47 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:53 | 0.26 | -0.56 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:55 | 0.02 | -0.59 |
| Logan O'Connor | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:15 | 0.00 | -0.63 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:35 | 0.00 | -0.80 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:13 | 0.02 | -1.39 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Lankinen | Vancouver Canucks | 24 | 30 | 80.0% | -3.24 | W |
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 13 | 19 | 68.4% | -4.04 | |
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 5 | 6 | 83.3% | -0.04 | L |
Analysis
The Vancouver Canucks defeated the Colorado Avalanche 8–6 on Apr 01, 2026.
Colorado Avalanche generated 3.01 expected goals to Vancouver Canucks's 3.04 — the run of play matched the result, with Vancouver Canucks earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Marcus Pettersson led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.52 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vancouver Canucks vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Vancouver Canucks beat the Colorado Avalanche 8–6 on Apr 01, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vancouver Canucks 8, Colorado Avalanche 6.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Marcus Pettersson led all skaters at 3.52, on 1G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 3.01 expected goals and Vancouver Canucks generated 3.04, so Vancouver Canucks created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vancouver Canucks put 26 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 30. High-danger chances went 11 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Kevin Lankinen stopped 24 of 30 (-3.24 goals saved above expected); Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 13 of 19 (-4.04 goals saved above expected).