Colorado Avalanche at St. Louis Blues
NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the St. Louis Blues on Apr 07, 2026. Final score: Colorado Avalanche 3, St. Louis Blues 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 07, 2026 |
| Venue | Enterprise Center |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 3 |
| St. Louis Blues score | 1 |
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 | Valeri Nichushkin | R | 2 | 0 | 6 | 15:45 | 1.02 | 2.48 |
| 2nd | Devon Toews | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 23:44 | 0.04 | 2.30 |
| 3rd | Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 1 | 5 | 19:34 | 0.09 | 1.60 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Colorado Avalanche–St. Louis Blues) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 16:11 | COL | Valeri Nichushkin | Devon Toews, Sam Malinski | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 19:32 | COL | Martin Necas | Nathan MacKinnon, Artturi Lehkonen | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 01:40 | COL | Valeri Nichushkin | Brock Nelson | 5v4 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 15:38 | STL | Robert Thomas | Theo Lindstein, Jimmy Snuggerud | 5v5 | 3–1 |
Team Comparison
| Colorado Avalanche | St. Louis Blues | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 37 | 19 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.30 | 2.19 |
| High-danger shots | 19 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 58.9% | 41.1% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 54.5% | 45.5% |
| Hits | 11 | 22 |
| Blocks | 16 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 5 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 15:45 | 1.02 | 2.48 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:44 | 0.04 | 2.30 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 19:34 | 0.09 | 1.60 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:13 | 0.15 | 1.52 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:08 | 0.17 | 1.31 |
| Martin Necas | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 21:21 | 0.46 | 1.27 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:11 | 0.21 | 1.02 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:54 | 0.22 | 0.56 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:15 | 0.04 | 0.54 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:27 | 0.00 | 0.26 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:48 | 0.11 | 0.25 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:09 | 0.12 | 0.19 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:14 | 0.07 | 0.16 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:16 | 0.24 | 0.09 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:25 | 0.00 | -0.08 |
| Logan O'Connor | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:35 | 0.00 | -0.18 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:21 | 0.05 | -0.19 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:40 | 0.23 | -0.30 |
St. Louis Blues Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Thomas | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24:04 | 0.47 | 0.85 |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:38 | 0.66 | 0.68 |
| Dylan Holloway | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:07 | 0.09 | 0.45 |
| Theo Lindstein | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:59 | 0.00 | 0.24 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:53 | 0.02 | 0.17 |
| Jake Neighbours | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:20 | 0.21 | 0.06 |
| Jonatan Berggren | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:47 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Tyler Tucker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:58 | 0.00 | -0.11 |
| Cam Fowler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:47 | 0.00 | -0.11 |
| Alexey Toropchenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:24 | 0.01 | -0.17 |
| Jack Finley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:44 | 0.00 | -0.31 |
| Pius Suter | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:16 | 0.00 | -0.36 |
| Philip Broberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25:12 | 0.06 | -0.50 |
| Colton Parayko | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:51 | 0.00 | -0.55 |
| Jonathan Drouin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:43 | 0.01 | -0.76 |
| Jordan Kyrou | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:35 | 0.33 | -0.80 |
| Logan Mailloux | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:04 | 0.05 | -0.92 |
| Dalibor Dvorsky | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:47 | 0.00 | -0.93 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 18 | 19 | 94.7% | 0.92 | W |
| Joel Hofer | St. Louis Blues | 34 | 37 | 91.9% | -0.02 | L |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the St. Louis Blues 3–1 on Apr 07, 2026.
St. Louis Blues generated 2.19 expected goals to Colorado Avalanche's 3.3 — the run of play matched the result, with Colorado Avalanche earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Valeri Nichushkin led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.48 on 2 goals, 6 shots on goal.
Scott Wedgewood stopped 18 of 19, worth 0.92 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Colorado Avalanche vs St. Louis Blues game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 3–1 on Apr 07, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 3, St. Louis Blues 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Valeri Nichushkin led all skaters at 2.48, on 2G, 0A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
St. Louis Blues generated 2.19 expected goals and Colorado Avalanche generated 3.3, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Colorado Avalanche put 37 shots on goal and St. Louis Blues put 19. High-danger chances went 19 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
Scott Wedgewood stopped 18 of 19 (0.92 goals saved above expected); Joel Hofer stopped 34 of 37 (-0.02 goals saved above expected).