St. Louis Blues at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the St. Louis Blues and the Colorado Avalanche on Oct 03, 2026. Final score: St. Louis Blues 1, Colorado Avalanche 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 03, 2026 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| St. Louis Blues score | 1 |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 6 |
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 | Josh Manson | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:36 | 0.04 | 3.34 |
| 2nd | Martin Necas | C | 2 | 1 | 4 | 19:21 | 0.50 | 2.86 |
| 3rd | Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 3 | 4 | 18:16 | 0.50 | 2.31 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (St. Louis Blues–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:09 | COL | Cale Makar | Martin Necas, Nathan MacKinnon | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 13:12 | COL | Martin Necas | Nathan MacKinnon, Artturi Lehkonen | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 05:38 | COL | Josh Manson | Nicolas Roy, Parker Kelly | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 11:40 | COL | Artturi Lehkonen | — | 5v5 | 0–4 |
| 2nd 18:02 | COL | Nicolas Roy | Parker Kelly, Josh Manson | 5v5 | 0–5 |
| 2nd 18:25 | COL | Martin Necas | Gabriel Landeskog, Nathan MacKinnon | 5v5 | 0–6 |
| 3rd 02:34 | STL | Dalibor Dvorsky | Theo Lindstein | 5v5 | 1–6 |
Team Comparison
| St. Louis Blues | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.81 | 3.37 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 24 |
| Corsi % | 45.5% | 54.5% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 43.9% | 56.1% |
| Hits | 28 | 16 |
| Blocks | 14 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 4 |
St. Louis Blues Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Holloway | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:35 | 0.23 | 0.29 |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:51 | 0.01 | 0.22 |
| Colton Parayko | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:45 | 0.14 | 0.19 |
| Robert Thomas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:30 | 0.14 | 0.09 |
| Dalibor Dvorsky | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12:17 | 0.29 | -0.17 |
| Connor McMichael | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:19 | 0.14 | -0.39 |
| Theo Lindstein | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:26 | 0.01 | -0.42 |
| Cam Fowler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:24 | 0.02 | -0.46 |
| Pius Suter | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:14 | 0.00 | -0.49 |
| Philip Broberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:16 | 0.02 | -0.51 |
| Jake Neighbours | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:43 | 0.11 | -0.51 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:57 | 0.18 | -0.52 |
| Zach Dean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:37 | 0.00 | -0.52 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:43 | 0.14 | -0.61 |
| Dillon Dube | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:16 | 0.00 | -0.62 |
| Jonatan Berggren | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:48 | 0.22 | -0.83 |
| Brandon Carlo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:36 | 0.03 | -0.86 |
| Adam Jiricek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:43 | 0.13 | -1.30 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Manson | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16:36 | 0.04 | 3.34 |
| Martin Necas | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 19:21 | 0.50 | 2.86 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 18:16 | 0.50 | 2.31 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12:53 | 0.25 | 1.77 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:37 | 0.19 | 1.76 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19:26 | 0.34 | 1.74 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 15:31 | 0.03 | 1.55 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:35 | 0.00 | 1.37 |
| T. Hughes | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:56 | 0.29 | 1.31 |
| Cale Makar | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:04 | 0.15 | 1.20 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:27 | 0.38 | 0.88 |
| Jaden Schwartz | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:14 | 0.23 | 0.86 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:48 | 0.00 | 0.60 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:10 | 0.06 | 0.53 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:11 | 0.07 | 0.41 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:05 | 0.26 | 0.32 |
| Noah Juulsen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:55 | 0.06 | 0.02 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:55 | 0.02 | -0.06 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | St. Louis Blues | 30 | 36 | 83.3% | -2.63 | L |
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 25 | 26 | 96.2% | 0.78 | W |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the St. Louis Blues 6–1 on Oct 03, 2026, a decisive 5-goal win.
Colorado Avalanche generated 3.37 expected goals to St. Louis Blues's 1.81 — the run of play matched the result, with Colorado Avalanche earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Josh Manson led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.34 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 25 of 26, worth 0.78 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the St. Louis Blues vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 6–1 on Oct 03, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 6, St. Louis Blues 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Josh Manson led all skaters at 3.34, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 3.37 expected goals and St. Louis Blues generated 1.81, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
St. Louis Blues put 26 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 36. High-danger chances went 13 to 24.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jordan Binnington stopped 30 of 36 (-2.63 goals saved above expected); Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 25 of 26 (0.78 goals saved above expected).