Vegas Golden Knights at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Colorado Avalanche on Apr 11, 2026. Final score: Vegas Golden Knights 3, Colorado Avalanche 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 11, 2026 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| Vegas Golden Knights 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 | Devon Toews | D | 1 | 0 | 2 | 26:54 | 0.14 | 1.42 |
| 2nd | Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:14 | 0.50 | 1.10 |
| 3rd | Nick Blankenburg | D | 1 | 0 | 2 | 14:06 | 0.18 | 1.09 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vegas Golden Knights–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 09:17 | COL | Devon Toews | Brock Nelson, Martin Necas | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 13:47 | VGK | Mark Stone | Tomas Hertl, Mitch Marner | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 02:09 | VGK | Pavel Dorofeyev | Ivan Barbashev, Kaedan Korczak | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 10:56 | COL | Nick Blankenburg | Nicolas Roy | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| OT 01:19 | VGK | Jack Eichel | — | 3v3 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Vegas Golden Knights | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.58 | 3.48 |
| High-danger shots | 23 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 53.2% | 46.8% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 51.9% | 48.1% |
| Hits | 18 | 13 |
| Blocks | 12 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 5 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:14 | 0.50 | 1.10 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17:11 | 0.46 | 0.98 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:32 | 0.07 | 0.88 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:25 | 0.02 | 0.70 |
| Mark Stone | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:19 | 0.57 | 0.65 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:30 | 0.14 | 0.63 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:49 | 0.01 | 0.61 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 20:44 | 0.34 | 0.52 |
| Brandon Saad | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:41 | 0.39 | 0.33 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:45 | 0.12 | 0.26 |
| Brett Howden | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:11 | 0.09 | 0.24 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:12 | 0.25 | 0.20 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:43 | 0.02 | 0.17 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:47 | 0.04 | 0.15 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:17 | 0.01 | 0.13 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25:51 | 0.07 | 0.12 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:09 | 0.44 | -0.13 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:08 | 0.12 | -0.32 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Toews | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 26:54 | 0.14 | 1.42 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:06 | 0.18 | 1.09 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:51 | 0.31 | 0.89 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:38 | 0.02 | 0.70 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:59 | 0.27 | 0.63 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 21:38 | 0.74 | 0.27 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:39 | 0.16 | 0.10 |
| Logan O'Connor | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:54 | 0.30 | 0.07 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:46 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:52 | 0.43 | 0.03 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:46 | 0.05 | 0.01 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:50 | 0.00 | -0.00 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:13 | 0.13 | -0.08 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:13 | 0.46 | -0.09 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:19 | 0.09 | -0.26 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:37 | 0.02 | -0.31 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:52 | 0.04 | -0.37 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:38 | 0.10 | -0.43 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Hart | Vegas Golden Knights | 30 | 32 | 93.8% | 1.23 | W |
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 26 | 29 | 89.7% | 0.37 | O |
Analysis
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Colorado Avalanche 3–2 on Apr 11, 2026, a one-goal game.
Colorado Avalanche generated 3.48 expected goals to Vegas Golden Knights's 3.58 — Vegas Golden Knights edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Devon Toews led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.42 on 1 goal, 2 shots on goal.
Carter Hart stopped 30 of 32, worth 1.23 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vegas Golden Knights vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Colorado Avalanche 3–2 on Apr 11, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vegas Golden Knights 3, Colorado Avalanche 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Devon Toews led all skaters at 1.42, on 1G, 0A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 3.48 expected goals and Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.58, so Vegas Golden Knights created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vegas Golden Knights put 29 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 32. High-danger chances went 23 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Carter Hart stopped 30 of 32 (1.23 goals saved above expected); Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 26 of 29 (0.37 goals saved above expected).