Colorado Avalanche at Calgary Flames
NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Calgary Flames on Apr 14, 2026. Final score: Colorado Avalanche 3, Calgary Flames 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Saddledome |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 3 |
| Calgary Flames 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 | Cale Makar | D | 0 | 3 | 4 | 25:35 | 0.39 | 2.63 |
| 2nd | Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:36 | 0.04 | 1.39 |
| 3rd | Nathan MacKinnon | C | 1 | 0 | 4 | 21:08 | 1.09 | 1.35 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Colorado Avalanche–Calgary Flames) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 07:22 | CGY | Blake Coleman | Mikael Backlund | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 11:25 | COL | Artturi Lehkonen | Cale Makar, Sam Malinski | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 15:07 | COL | Gabriel Landeskog | Brett Kulak, Cale Makar | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 19:43 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Cale Makar, Martin Necas | 6v5 | 3–1 |
Team Comparison
| Colorado Avalanche | Calgary Flames | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 39 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.61 | 3.10 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 56.0% | 44.0% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 52.3% | 47.7% |
| Hits | 9 | 13 |
| Blocks | 8 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 6 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 25:35 | 0.39 | 2.63 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:36 | 0.04 | 1.39 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 21:08 | 1.09 | 1.35 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:28 | 0.07 | 1.32 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 22:36 | 1.10 | 1.27 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 16:57 | 0.50 | 1.10 |
| Jack Ahcan | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:45 | 0.09 | 1.06 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 22:17 | 0.28 | 1.01 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:34 | 0.28 | 0.93 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:48 | 0.21 | 0.91 |
| Logan O'Connor | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:19 | 0.36 | 0.88 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:12 | 0.02 | 0.60 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:44 | 0.16 | 0.29 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:31 | 0.14 | 0.08 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:13 | 0.07 | -0.06 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:29 | 0.00 | -0.16 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:55 | 0.13 | -0.30 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:18 | 0.07 | -0.35 |
Calgary Flames Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden Pachal | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:37 | 0.00 | 0.71 |
| Blake Coleman | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:45 | 0.46 | 0.63 |
| Mikael Backlund | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:36 | 0.24 | 0.61 |
| Aydar Suniev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10:54 | 0.49 | 0.11 |
| Matvei Gridin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:03 | 0.27 | 0.07 |
| Tyson Gross | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:59 | 0.34 | 0.05 |
| Morgan Frost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:52 | 0.14 | 0.02 |
| Yegor Sharangovich | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:18 | 0.19 | -0.04 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:48 | 0.30 | -0.13 |
| Zach Whitecloud | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:36 | 0.00 | -0.19 |
| Adam Klapka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:41 | 0.03 | -0.60 |
| Joel Farabee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:44 | 0.19 | -0.61 |
| Abram Wiebe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:12 | 0.00 | -0.62 |
| Zayne Parekh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:21 | 0.11 | -0.70 |
| Connor Zary | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:22 | 0.05 | -0.97 |
| Rory Kerins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:51 | 0.00 | -1.00 |
| Hunter Brzustewicz | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:34 | 0.00 | -1.14 |
| Olli Määttä | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:26 | 0.06 | -1.45 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 30 | 31 | 96.8% | 1.87 | W |
| Dustin Wolf | Calgary Flames | 35 | 37 | 94.7% | 1.85 | L |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Calgary Flames 3–1 on Apr 14, 2026.
Calgary Flames generated 3.1 expected goals to Colorado Avalanche's 4.61 — the run of play matched the result, with Colorado Avalanche earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Cale Makar led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.63 on 3 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 30 of 31, worth 1.87 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Colorado Avalanche vs Calgary Flames game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Calgary Flames 3–1 on Apr 14, 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 — Cale Makar led all skaters at 2.63, on 0G, 3A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Calgary Flames generated 3.1 expected goals and Colorado Avalanche generated 4.61, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Colorado Avalanche put 39 shots on goal and Calgary Flames put 31. High-danger chances went 18 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 30 of 31 (1.87 goals saved above expected); Dustin Wolf stopped 35 of 37 (1.85 goals saved above expected).