Toronto Maple Leafs at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Colorado Avalanche on Oct 10, 2026. Final score: Toronto Maple Leafs 6, Colorado Avalanche 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 10, 2026 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 6 |
| Colorado Avalanche 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 | William Nylander | R | 2 | 3 | 4 | 19:51 | 0.64 | 3.45 |
| 2nd | Auston Matthews | C | 2 | 2 | 5 | 22:06 | 0.89 | 3.15 |
| 3rd | Nathan MacKinnon | C | 2 | 0 | 8 | 23:56 | 0.64 | 1.89 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Toronto Maple Leafs–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:03 | TOR | Nick Blankenburg | William Nylander, Nick Paul | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 10:46 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Brett Kulak, Devon Toews | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 15:14 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Cale Makar, Martin Necas | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 06:53 | TOR | William Nylander | Gavin McKenna, Auston Matthews | 4v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 12:25 | COL | Brock Nelson | — | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 16:47 | TOR | William Nylander | Auston Matthews, Nick Paul | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 2nd 17:33 | TOR | Easton Cowan | Morgan Rielly, William Nylander | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 12:02 | TOR | Auston Matthews | William Nylander, Kirill Marchenko | 4v5 | 5–3 |
| 3rd 19:21 | TOR | Auston Matthews | — | 6v5 | 6–3 |
Team Comparison
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.23 | 4.20 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 37 |
| Corsi % | 35.5% | 64.5% |
| Power play | 2/4 | 0/5 |
| Faceoff % | 46.9% | 53.1% |
| Hits | 22 | 16 |
| Blocks | 22 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 6 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Nylander | R | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 19:51 | 0.64 | 3.45 |
| Auston Matthews | C | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 22:06 | 0.89 | 3.15 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:07 | 0.10 | 1.12 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:48 | 0.01 | 1.08 |
| Gavin McKenna | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:21 | 0.09 | 0.98 |
| Nick Paul | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 17:15 | 0.12 | 0.97 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:11 | 0.09 | 0.71 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:53 | 0.00 | 0.66 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:13 | 0.00 | 0.59 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:25 | 0.00 | 0.49 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:50 | 0.47 | 0.49 |
| Teddy Blueger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:59 | 0.11 | 0.24 |
| Brandon Duhaime | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:58 | 0.01 | 0.18 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:33 | 0.02 | 0.16 |
| Bo Groulx | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:05 | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Chris Tanev | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3:29 | 0.01 | -0.53 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:40 | 0.08 | -0.62 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15:21 | 0.59 | -0.67 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 23:56 | 0.64 | 1.89 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:07 | 0.36 | 1.21 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:02 | 0.02 | 0.91 |
| T. Hughes | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:00 | 0.42 | 0.64 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:37 | 0.21 | 0.61 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:05 | 0.00 | 0.55 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17:47 | 0.50 | 0.55 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:41 | 0.03 | 0.32 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:24 | 0.00 | 0.32 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:19 | 0.46 | 0.24 |
| Jaden Schwartz | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:39 | 0.00 | 0.24 |
| Zachary L'Heureux | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:57 | 0.18 | 0.11 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:55 | 0.06 | 0.03 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:52 | 0.39 | -0.06 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:50 | 0.63 | -0.09 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:35 | 0.07 | -0.22 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:18 | 0.06 | -0.27 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:59 | 0.17 | -0.41 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | Toronto Maple Leafs | 30 | 33 | 90.9% | 1.20 | W |
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 17 | 22 | 77.3% | -2.65 | L |
Analysis
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Colorado Avalanche 6–3 on Oct 10, 2026.
Colorado Avalanche generated 4.2 expected goals to Toronto Maple Leafs's 3.23 — Colorado Avalanche owned the better of the chances but Toronto Maple Leafs took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
William Nylander led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.45 on 2 goals, 3 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 30 of 33, worth 1.2 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Toronto Maple Leafs vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Colorado Avalanche 6–3 on Oct 10, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Toronto Maple Leafs 6, Colorado Avalanche 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — William Nylander led all skaters at 3.45, on 2G, 3A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 4.2 expected goals and Toronto Maple Leafs generated 3.23, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Toronto Maple Leafs put 23 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 33. High-danger chances went 16 to 37.