St. Louis Blues at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the St. Louis Blues and the Colorado Avalanche on Apr 05, 2026. Final score: St. Louis Blues 3, Colorado Avalanche 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 05, 2026 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| St. Louis Blues score | 3 |
| 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 | Robert Thomas | C | 3 | 0 | 5 | 20:13 | 0.85 | 2.25 |
| 2nd | Dylan Holloway | L | 0 | 3 | 4 | 18:32 | 0.55 | 2.02 |
| 3rd | Jimmy Snuggerud | R | 0 | 3 | 8 | 17:32 | 1.15 | 1.92 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (St. Louis Blues–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 12:01 | STL | Robert Thomas | Jimmy Snuggerud, Dylan Holloway | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 15:10 | COL | Parker Kelly | Brent Burns, Logan O'Connor | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 03:40 | COL | Brent Burns | Nick Blankenburg, Brock Nelson | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 04:09 | STL | Robert Thomas | Dylan Holloway, Jimmy Snuggerud | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 17:10 | STL | Robert Thomas | Jimmy Snuggerud, Dylan Holloway | 5v5 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| St. Louis Blues | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.65 | 2.67 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 49.1% | 50.9% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 56.2% | 43.8% |
| Hits | 14 | 13 |
| Blocks | 12 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
St. Louis Blues Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Thomas | C | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 20:13 | 0.85 | 2.25 |
| Dylan Holloway | L | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 18:32 | 0.55 | 2.02 |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | R | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 17:32 | 1.15 | 1.92 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:10 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Logan Mailloux | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:47 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Colton Parayko | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:14 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Alexey Toropchenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:19 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Jake Neighbours | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:56 | 0.18 | 0.05 |
| Jonathan Drouin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:12 | 0.42 | 0.05 |
| Jordan Kyrou | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:49 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Philip Broberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:19 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Pius Suter | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:10 | 0.35 | 0.05 |
| Tyler Tucker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:49 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Theo Lindstein | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:01 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Dalibor Dvorsky | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:13 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Cam Fowler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:50 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Jack Finley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:06 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Jonatan Berggren | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:48 | 0.20 | -0.35 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:59 | 0.03 | 1.49 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:35 | 0.05 | 0.90 |
| Logan O'Connor | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8:07 | 0.01 | 0.74 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:38 | 0.07 | 0.69 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:25 | 0.49 | 0.54 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:15 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:26 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:07 | 0.11 | 0.05 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:00 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:56 | 0.31 | 0.00 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11:56 | 0.50 | 0.00 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:45 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:02 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:39 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:37 | 0.03 | -0.10 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:33 | 0.19 | -0.10 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:53 | 0.03 | -0.10 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 21:38 | 0.50 | -0.25 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Hofer | St. Louis Blues | 26 | 28 | 92.9% | -0.36 | W |
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 26 | 29 | 89.3% | -0.28 | L |
Analysis
The St. Louis Blues defeated the Colorado Avalanche 3–2 on Apr 05, 2026, a one-goal game.
Colorado Avalanche generated 2.67 expected goals to St. Louis Blues's 4.65 — St. Louis Blues edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Robert Thomas led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.25 on 3 goals, 5 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the St. Louis Blues vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The St. Louis Blues beat the Colorado Avalanche 3–2 on Apr 05, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was St. Louis Blues 3, Colorado Avalanche 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Robert Thomas led all skaters at 2.25, on 3G, 0A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 2.67 expected goals and St. Louis Blues generated 4.65, so St. Louis Blues created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
St. Louis Blues put 28 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 28. High-danger chances went 15 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
Joel Hofer stopped 26 of 28 (-0.36 goals saved above expected); Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 26 of 29 (-0.28 goals saved above expected).