Dallas Stars at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the Dallas Stars and the Colorado Avalanche on Oct 14, 2026. Final score: Dallas Stars 3, Colorado Avalanche 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| Dallas Stars score | 3 |
| Colorado Avalanche 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 | Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 24:16 | 0.23 | 2.18 |
| 2nd | Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:13 | 0.20 | 1.52 |
| 3rd | Cale Makar | D | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:54 | 0.09 | 1.26 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Dallas Stars–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 04:55 | COL | Gabriel Landeskog | Nazem Kadri, Sam Malinski | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 15:03 | DAL | Miro Heiskanen | Mikko Rantanen, Thomas Harley | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 01:20 | DAL | Arttu Hyry | — | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 08:21 | COL | Brock Nelson | Artturi Lehkonen, Nazem Kadri | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | DAL | Jason Robertson | — | 0v1 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | COL | Nazem Kadri | — | 1v0 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | DAL | Roope Hintz | — | 0v1 | 2–2 |
Team Comparison
| Dallas Stars | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.73 | 2.72 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 28 |
| Corsi % | 44.2% | 55.8% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 54.4% | 45.6% |
| Hits | 27 | 18 |
| Blocks | 18 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 2 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 30:03 | 0.10 | 1.00 |
| Arttu Hyry | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:40 | 0.43 | 0.86 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23:04 | 0.30 | 0.47 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:41 | 0.01 | 0.43 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:23 | 0.23 | 0.33 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:58 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:37 | 0.07 | 0.19 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:51 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:36 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3:04 | 0.00 | -0.07 |
| Roope Hintz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:05 | 0.11 | -0.10 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:06 | 0.13 | -0.10 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:17 | 0.04 | -0.39 |
| Tyler Seguin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:59 | 0.23 | -0.46 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:57 | 0.00 | -0.47 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:39 | 0.00 | -0.47 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:58 | 0.08 | -0.53 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:02 | 0.00 | -0.76 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 24:16 | 0.23 | 2.18 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16:13 | 0.20 | 1.52 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:54 | 0.09 | 1.26 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:57 | 0.10 | 1.02 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 23:02 | 0.20 | 0.97 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:49 | 0.42 | 0.85 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:47 | 0.60 | 0.44 |
| Noah Juulsen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:20 | 0.03 | 0.43 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:32 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:46 | 0.21 | 0.29 |
| T. Hughes | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:27 | 0.00 | 0.28 |
| Jaden Schwartz | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:47 | 0.17 | 0.27 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:22 | 0.15 | 0.19 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:55 | 0.00 | 0.17 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 25:22 | 0.27 | 0.09 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:22 | 0.05 | -0.06 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:45 | 0.00 | -0.27 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:24 | 0.00 | -0.62 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey DeSmith | Dallas Stars | 25 | 27 | 92.6% | 0.76 | W |
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 20 | 22 | 90.9% | -0.15 | O |
Analysis
The Dallas Stars defeated the Colorado Avalanche 3–2 on Oct 14, 2026, a one-goal game.
Colorado Avalanche generated 2.72 expected goals to Dallas Stars's 1.73 — Colorado Avalanche owned the better of the chances but Dallas Stars took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Nazem Kadri led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.18 on 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Casey DeSmith stopped 25 of 27, worth 0.76 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Dallas Stars vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Dallas Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche 3–2 on Oct 14, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Dallas Stars 3, Colorado Avalanche 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nazem Kadri led all skaters at 2.18, on 0G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 2.72 expected goals and Dallas Stars generated 1.73, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Dallas Stars put 22 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 27. High-danger chances went 15 to 28.