Colorado Avalanche at Edmonton Oilers
NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Edmonton Oilers on Apr 13, 2026. Final score: Colorado Avalanche 2, Edmonton Oilers 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Venue | Rogers Place |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 2 |
| Edmonton Oilers 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 | Sam Malinski | D | 1 | 0 | 4 | 23:55 | 0.28 | 1.68 |
| 2nd | Martin Necas | C | 0 | 0 | 3 | 29:08 | 1.10 | 1.52 |
| 3rd | Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 3 | 31:21 | 0.16 | 1.52 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Colorado Avalanche–Edmonton Oilers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 09:05 | COL | Sam Malinski | Nicolas Roy | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 15:49 | EDM | Connor McDavid | Matt Savoie, Evan Bouchard | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| P5 00:00 | EDM | Connor McDavid | — | 1v0 | 1–1 |
| P5 00:00 | COL | Valeri Nichushkin | — | 0v1 | 1–1 |
| P5 00:00 | EDM | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | — | 1v0 | 1–1 |
| P5 00:00 | COL | Martin Necas | — | 0v1 | 1–1 |
| P5 00:00 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | — | 0v1 | 1–1 |
Team Comparison
| Colorado Avalanche | Edmonton Oilers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 6.21 | 3.74 |
| High-danger shots | 22 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 56.6% | 43.4% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 47.3% | 52.7% |
| Hits | 12 | 22 |
| Blocks | 15 | 26 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 3 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Malinski | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 23:55 | 0.28 | 1.68 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 29:08 | 1.10 | 1.52 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 31:21 | 0.16 | 1.52 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:24 | 1.80 | 1.25 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27:57 | 0.83 | 1.20 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:06 | 0.18 | 1.05 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:14 | 0.20 | 0.57 |
| Jack Ahcan | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:06 | 0.18 | 0.38 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:45 | 0.00 | 0.29 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6:51 | 0.06 | 0.25 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:40 | 0.07 | 0.19 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:41 | 0.04 | 0.17 |
| Logan O'Connor | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:31 | 0.05 | 0.14 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9:56 | 0.22 | 0.12 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:11 | 0.17 | 0.03 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:48 | 0.27 | 0.03 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:11 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:10 | 0.60 | -0.08 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Savoie | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:59 | 0.07 | 0.43 |
| Connor McDavid | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 27:55 | 0.56 | 0.40 |
| Josh Samanski | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:05 | 0.06 | 0.17 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:21 | 1.11 | 0.14 |
| Colton Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:50 | 0.06 | 0.11 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:23 | 0.16 | 0.07 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:15 | 0.34 | 0.06 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:07 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Curtis Lazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:19 | 0.00 | -0.16 |
| Isaac Howard | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9:56 | 0.27 | -0.19 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:22 | 0.00 | -0.24 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:51 | 0.03 | -0.34 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:50 | 0.37 | -0.36 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:25 | 0.06 | -0.52 |
| Jake Walman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:50 | 0.01 | -0.54 |
| Evan Bouchard | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 30:31 | 0.31 | -0.77 |
| Adam Henrique | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:47 | 0.22 | -0.87 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:21 | 0.05 | -1.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 30 | 31 | 96.8% | 1.76 | W |
| Connor Ingram | Edmonton Oilers | 31 | 32 | 96.8% | 4.32 | O |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Edmonton Oilers 2–1 on Apr 13, 2026, a one-goal game.
Edmonton Oilers generated 3.74 expected goals to Colorado Avalanche's 6.21 — Colorado Avalanche edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Sam Malinski led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.68 on 1 goal, 4 shots on goal.
Connor Ingram stopped 31 of 32, worth 4.32 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Colorado Avalanche vs Edmonton Oilers game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Edmonton Oilers 2–1 on Apr 13, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 2, Edmonton Oilers 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Sam Malinski led all skaters at 1.68, on 1G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Edmonton Oilers generated 3.74 expected goals and Colorado Avalanche generated 6.21, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Colorado Avalanche put 31 shots on goal and Edmonton Oilers put 31. High-danger chances went 22 to 15.
How did the goaltenders play?
Scott Wedgewood stopped 30 of 31 (1.76 goals saved above expected); Connor Ingram stopped 31 of 32 (4.32 goals saved above expected).