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 | 3.43 |
| 2nd | Jimmy Snuggerud | R | 0 | 3 | 8 | 17:32 | 1.52 | 3.15 |
| 3rd | Dylan Holloway | L | 0 | 3 | 4 | 18:32 | 0.59 | 2.79 |
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 | 3.43 |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | R | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 17:32 | 1.52 | 3.15 |
| Dylan Holloway | L | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 18:32 | 0.59 | 2.79 |
| Colton Parayko | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:14 | 0.08 | 1.00 |
| Theo Lindstein | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:01 | 0.00 | 0.85 |
| Jake Neighbours | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:56 | 0.18 | 0.57 |
| Logan Mailloux | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:47 | 0.04 | 0.41 |
| Philip Broberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:19 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Pius Suter | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:10 | 0.35 | 0.34 |
| Tyler Tucker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:49 | 0.05 | 0.32 |
| Alexey Toropchenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:19 | 0.00 | 0.21 |
| Cam Fowler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:50 | 0.00 | 0.14 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:10 | 0.09 | 0.07 |
| Jack Finley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:06 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Jonathan Drouin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:12 | 0.42 | -0.11 |
| Jonatan Berggren | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:48 | 0.20 | -0.21 |
| Jordan Kyrou | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:49 | 0.08 | -0.27 |
| Dalibor Dvorsky | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:13 | 0.09 | -0.27 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:38 | 0.07 | 1.20 |
| Logan O'Connor | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8:07 | 0.01 | 0.90 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:35 | 0.05 | 0.83 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:25 | 0.58 | 0.64 |
| Brent Burns | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:59 | 0.03 | 0.56 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:26 | 0.07 | 0.15 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:45 | 0.00 | 0.13 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11:56 | 0.50 | -0.15 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:53 | 0.05 | -0.22 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:15 | 0.00 | -0.22 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:02 | 0.05 | -0.41 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:37 | 0.03 | -0.43 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:07 | 0.11 | -0.44 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:39 | 0.00 | -0.45 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:56 | 0.33 | -0.53 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 21:38 | 0.50 | -0.72 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:33 | 0.20 | -0.76 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:00 | 0.07 | -1.01 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Hofer | St. Louis Blues | 26 | 28 | 92.9% | 0.50 | W |
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 26 | 29 | 89.3% | 1.11 | 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 3.43 on 3 goals, 5 shots on goal.
Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 26 of 29, worth 1.11 goals saved above expected.
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 3.43, 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 (0.5 goals saved above expected); Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 26 of 29 (1.11 goals saved above expected).