Calgary Flames at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the Calgary Flames and the Colorado Avalanche on Apr 09, 2026. Final score: Calgary Flames 1, Colorado Avalanche 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 09, 2026 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| Calgary Flames score | 1 |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 3 |
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 | Nathan MacKinnon | C | 1 | 2 | 6 | 22:23 | 1.19 | 3.06 |
| 2nd | Martin Necas | C | 1 | 2 | 4 | 19:59 | 0.48 | 2.76 |
| 3rd | Gabriel Landeskog | L | 1 | 0 | 3 | 14:21 | 0.67 | 1.37 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Calgary Flames–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 18:44 | COL | Gabriel Landeskog | Nathan MacKinnon, Martin Necas | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 15:01 | COL | Martin Necas | Nathan MacKinnon, Brent Burns | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 17:08 | CGY | Tyson Gross | Matvei Gridin, Matt Coronato | 5v6 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 19:05 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Martin Necas | 5v6 | 1–3 |
Team Comparison
| Calgary Flames | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 41 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.58 | 4.73 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 43.5% | 56.5% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 50.9% | 49.1% |
| Hits | 19 | 11 |
| Blocks | 19 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
Calgary Flames Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olli Määttä | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:19 | 0.02 | 0.85 |
| Aydar Suniev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:56 | 0.16 | 0.63 |
| Hunter Brzustewicz | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:27 | 0.01 | 0.59 |
| Tyson Gross | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:15 | 0.15 | 0.39 |
| Matvei Gridin | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:48 | 0.08 | 0.37 |
| Connor Zary | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:18 | 0.20 | 0.18 |
| John Beecher | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:50 | 0.31 | 0.14 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:07 | 0.02 | 0.11 |
| Adam Klapka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:25 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Brayden Pachal | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:59 | 0.03 | -0.04 |
| Zayne Parekh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:57 | 0.10 | -0.22 |
| Joel Farabee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:31 | 0.02 | -0.25 |
| Mikael Backlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:16 | 0.16 | -0.31 |
| Morgan Frost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:11 | 0.10 | -0.33 |
| Matt Coronato | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 19:15 | 0.59 | -0.58 |
| Yegor Sharangovich | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:39 | 0.08 | -0.74 |
| Zach Whitecloud | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:31 | 0.05 | -1.41 |
| Yan Kuznetsov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:31 | 0.06 | -1.60 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 22:23 | 1.19 | 3.06 |
| Martin Necas | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 19:59 | 0.48 | 2.76 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:21 | 0.67 | 1.37 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:48 | 0.01 | 1.09 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:45 | 0.06 | 1.05 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:32 | 0.09 | 0.87 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:51 | 0.41 | 0.56 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:49 | 0.21 | 0.48 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:37 | 0.02 | 0.27 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:34 | 0.05 | 0.26 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:40 | 0.29 | 0.24 |
| Logan O'Connor | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:04 | 0.01 | 0.23 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8:53 | 0.49 | 0.23 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:26 | 0.03 | 0.21 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:19 | 0.19 | 0.08 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:01 | 0.37 | -0.02 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:58 | 0.05 | -0.07 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:00 | 0.23 | -0.34 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Wolf | Calgary Flames | 38 | 40 | 95.0% | 2.34 | L |
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 28 | 29 | 96.6% | 1.93 | W |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Calgary Flames 3–1 on Apr 09, 2026.
Colorado Avalanche generated 4.73 expected goals to Calgary Flames's 2.58 — the run of play matched the result, with Colorado Avalanche earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Nathan MacKinnon led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.06 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 6 shots on goal.
Dustin Wolf stopped 38 of 40, worth 2.34 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Calgary Flames vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Calgary Flames 3–1 on Apr 09, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 3, Calgary Flames 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nathan MacKinnon led all skaters at 3.06, on 1G, 2A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 4.73 expected goals and Calgary Flames generated 2.58, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Calgary Flames put 29 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 41. High-danger chances went 9 to 16.
How did the goaltenders play?
Dustin Wolf stopped 38 of 40 (2.34 goals saved above expected); Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 28 of 29 (1.93 goals saved above expected).