Colorado Avalanche at Dallas Stars
NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Dallas Stars on Oct 13, 2026. Final score: Colorado Avalanche 3, Dallas Stars 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Venue | American Airlines Center |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 3 |
| Dallas Stars score | 2 |
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 | Martin Necas | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 23:24 | 0.23 | 1.96 |
| 2nd | Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 20:01 | 0.58 | 1.94 |
| 3rd | Tyler Seguin | C | 1 | 1 | 7 | 17:17 | 0.60 | 1.90 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Colorado Avalanche–Dallas Stars) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 11:32 | COL | Artturi Lehkonen | Nathan MacKinnon, Josh Manson | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 19:06 | DAL | Tyler Seguin | Jason Robertson, Miro Heiskanen | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 03:05 | COL | Martin Necas | Nathan MacKinnon, Nicolas Roy | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 16:14 | COL | Martin Necas | Gabriel Landeskog, Devon Toews | 3v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 03:17 | DAL | Roope Hintz | Tyler Seguin, Miro Heiskanen | 5v5 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Colorado Avalanche | Dallas Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.05 | 2.64 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 23 |
| Corsi % | 44.3% | 55.7% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 1/1 |
| Faceoff % | 35.7% | 64.3% |
| Hits | 18 | 26 |
| Blocks | 19 | 6 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 4 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Necas | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 23:24 | 0.23 | 1.96 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20:01 | 0.58 | 1.94 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:45 | 0.07 | 1.17 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:29 | 0.12 | 0.93 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 25:11 | 0.26 | 0.76 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:01 | 0.11 | 0.46 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:25 | 0.04 | 0.33 |
| T. Hughes | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:05 | 0.25 | 0.31 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:50 | 0.16 | 0.26 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19:39 | 0.47 | 0.26 |
| Noah Juulsen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:36 | 0.07 | 0.26 |
| Jaden Schwartz | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:02 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| Zachary L'Heureux | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:47 | 0.51 | -0.19 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:49 | 0.08 | -0.19 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:03 | 0.06 | -0.26 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:07 | 0.00 | -0.37 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:24 | 0.00 | -0.51 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 17:17 | 0.60 | 1.90 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 25:09 | 0.03 | 1.18 |
| Roope Hintz | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:30 | 0.28 | 0.97 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:18 | 0.10 | 0.47 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:40 | 0.21 | 0.39 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:37 | 0.00 | 0.31 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:53 | 0.02 | 0.30 |
| Arttu Hyry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:31 | 0.19 | 0.21 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:42 | 0.31 | 0.19 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:21 | 0.05 | 0.13 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:55 | 0.05 | 0.11 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:28 | 0.39 | 0.05 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:48 | 0.15 | 0.05 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8:25 | 0.19 | -0.01 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:05 | 0.05 | -0.02 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:37 | 0.02 | -0.09 |
| Kyle Capobianco | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2:59 | 0.01 | -0.15 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:41 | 0.00 | -0.36 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 24 | 26 | 92.3% | 0.64 | W |
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 22 | 25 | 88.0% | -0.39 | L |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Dallas Stars 3–2 on Oct 13, 2026, a one-goal game.
Dallas Stars generated 2.64 expected goals to Colorado Avalanche's 3.05 — Colorado Avalanche edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Martin Necas led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.96 on 2 goals, 2 shots on goal.
Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 24 of 26, worth 0.64 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Colorado Avalanche vs Dallas Stars game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Dallas Stars 3–2 on Oct 13, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 3, Dallas Stars 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Martin Necas led all skaters at 1.96, on 2G, 0A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Dallas Stars generated 2.64 expected goals and Colorado Avalanche generated 3.05, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Colorado Avalanche put 25 shots on goal and Dallas Stars put 26. High-danger chances went 12 to 23.