Colorado Avalanche at Winnipeg Jets
NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Winnipeg Jets on Oct 07, 2026. Final score: Colorado Avalanche 2, Winnipeg Jets 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 07, 2026 |
| Venue | Canada Life Centre |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 2 |
| Winnipeg Jets 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 | Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 25:25 | 0.01 | 2.09 |
| 2nd | Kyle Connor | L | 2 | 0 | 4 | 19:55 | 0.45 | 1.71 |
| 3rd | Neal Pionk | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23:10 | 0.03 | 1.53 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Colorado Avalanche–Winnipeg Jets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 02:51 | COL | Jaden Schwartz | Fedor Svechkov, Brent Burns | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 04:01 | WPG | Kyle Connor | Neal Pionk, Dylan Samberg | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 18:16 | WPG | Cole Perfetti | Dylan Samberg, Mark Scheifele | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 12:35 | COL | Fedor Svechkov | Jaden Schwartz, Brett Kulak | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 19:00 | WPG | Kyle Connor | Mark Scheifele | 5v5 | 2–3 |
Team Comparison
| Colorado Avalanche | Winnipeg Jets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 34 | 19 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.92 | 2.07 |
| High-danger shots | 19 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 57.6% | 42.4% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 50.8% | 49.2% |
| Hits | 19 | 20 |
| Blocks | 12 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 4 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Schwartz | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 13:17 | 0.23 | 1.32 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 12:55 | 0.40 | 1.22 |
| Zachary L'Heureux | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8:22 | 0.17 | 1.15 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:09 | 0.08 | 1.11 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:10 | 0.28 | 1.03 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:56 | 0.05 | 0.99 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:28 | 0.07 | 0.56 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:37 | 0.06 | 0.35 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:28 | 0.13 | 0.33 |
| T. Hughes | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:56 | 0.08 | 0.04 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:56 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:06 | 0.21 | -0.09 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 25:16 | 0.08 | -0.12 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:16 | 0.25 | -0.16 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:50 | 0.13 | -0.19 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:11 | 0.33 | -0.60 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:21 | 0.06 | -0.65 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:33 | 0.31 | -0.79 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 25:25 | 0.01 | 2.09 |
| Kyle Connor | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 19:55 | 0.45 | 1.71 |
| Neal Pionk | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:10 | 0.03 | 1.53 |
| Mark Scheifele | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 22:18 | 0.28 | 1.35 |
| Morgan Barron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:25 | 0.09 | 1.00 |
| Cole Perfetti | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:02 | 0.41 | 0.92 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:24 | 0.18 | 0.86 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:51 | 0.05 | 0.76 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:38 | 0.02 | 0.38 |
| Josh Morrissey | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:32 | 0.04 | -0.18 |
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:21 | 0.23 | -0.30 |
| Isak Rosen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:15 | 0.09 | -0.40 |
| Cole Koepke | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:46 | 0.05 | -0.45 |
| Viggo Björck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:40 | 0.07 | -0.46 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:36 | 0.01 | -0.56 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:50 | 0.00 | -0.61 |
| Brad Lambert | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:36 | 0.05 | -0.70 |
| Jack St. Ivany | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:16 | 0.03 | -0.92 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 16 | 19 | 84.2% | -0.93 | L |
| Stuart Skinner | Winnipeg Jets | 32 | 34 | 94.1% | 0.92 | W |
Analysis
The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Colorado Avalanche 3–2 on Oct 07, 2026, a one-goal game.
Winnipeg Jets generated 2.07 expected goals to Colorado Avalanche's 2.92 — Colorado Avalanche owned the better of the chances but Winnipeg Jets took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Dylan Samberg led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.09 on 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Stuart Skinner stopped 32 of 34, worth 0.92 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Colorado Avalanche vs Winnipeg Jets game?
The Winnipeg Jets beat the Colorado Avalanche 3–2 on Oct 07, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Winnipeg Jets 3, Colorado Avalanche 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Dylan Samberg led all skaters at 2.09, on 0G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Winnipeg Jets generated 2.07 expected goals and Colorado Avalanche generated 2.92, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Colorado Avalanche put 34 shots on goal and Winnipeg Jets put 19. High-danger chances went 19 to 13.