Colorado Avalanche at Dallas Stars
NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Dallas Stars on Apr 04, 2026. Final score: Colorado Avalanche 2, Dallas Stars 0.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 04, 2026 |
| Venue | American Airlines Center |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 2 |
| Dallas Stars score | 0 |
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 | 1 | 3 | 21:19 | 0.47 | 1.92 |
| 2nd | Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:52 | 0.36 | 1.27 |
| 3rd | Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:30 | 0.42 | 1.25 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Colorado Avalanche–Dallas Stars) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd 10:39 | COL | Martin Necas | Artturi Lehkonen, Devon Toews | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 3rd 19:02 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Martin Necas, Josh Manson | 6v5 | 2–0 |
Team Comparison
| Colorado Avalanche | Dallas Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 17 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.79 | 1.84 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 7 |
| Corsi % | 55.2% | 44.8% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 55.1% | 44.9% |
| Hits | 22 | 17 |
| Blocks | 11 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 1 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Necas | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 21:19 | 0.47 | 1.92 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:52 | 0.36 | 1.27 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:30 | 0.42 | 1.25 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:53 | 0.12 | 1.17 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:47 | 0.81 | 1.09 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:07 | 0.01 | 0.80 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:43 | 0.00 | 0.22 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:32 | 0.01 | 0.22 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:41 | 0.06 | 0.21 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:52 | 0.10 | 0.20 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:17 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:16 | 0.06 | 0.12 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:38 | 0.31 | 0.10 |
| Logan O'Connor | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:51 | 0.14 | -0.00 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:15 | 0.00 | -0.11 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:49 | 0.08 | -0.11 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:57 | 0.00 | -0.14 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:41 | 0.00 | -0.27 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:01 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:45 | 0.09 | 0.11 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:24 | 0.04 | 0.03 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:23 | 0.28 | 0.01 |
| Alexander Petrovic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:51 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Arttu Hyry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9:54 | 0.36 | 0.00 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:43 | 0.00 | -0.02 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:51 | 0.05 | -0.02 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:43 | 0.05 | -0.03 |
| Ilya Lyubushkin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:53 | 0.00 | -0.07 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 24:52 | 0.24 | -0.08 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:35 | 0.05 | -0.08 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:24 | 0.00 | -0.11 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:08 | 0.57 | -0.15 |
| Adam Erne | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:19 | 0.06 | -0.15 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:56 | 0.00 | -0.28 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:51 | 0.07 | -0.32 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:10 | 0.01 | -0.39 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 17 | 17 | 100.0% | 1.88 | W |
| Casey DeSmith | Dallas Stars | 20 | 21 | 95.2% | 0.95 | L |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Dallas Stars 2–0 on Apr 04, 2026.
Dallas Stars generated 1.84 expected goals to Colorado Avalanche's 2.79 — 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 1.92 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Scott Wedgewood stopped 17 of 17, worth 1.88 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Colorado Avalanche vs Dallas Stars game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Dallas Stars 2–0 on Apr 04, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 2, Dallas Stars 0.
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 1.92, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Dallas Stars generated 1.84 expected goals and Colorado Avalanche generated 2.79, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Colorado Avalanche put 22 shots on goal and Dallas Stars put 17. High-danger chances went 9 to 7.
How did the goaltenders play?
Scott Wedgewood stopped 17 of 17 (1.88 goals saved above expected); Casey DeSmith stopped 20 of 21 (0.95 goals saved above expected).