Pittsburgh Penguins at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Colorado Avalanche on Oct 16, 2026. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 2, Colorado Avalanche 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 2 |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 5 |
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 | Nathan MacKinnon | C | 1 | 3 | 9 | 22:59 | 0.69 | 3.79 |
| 2nd | Cale Makar | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 22:19 | 0.29 | 2.36 |
| 3rd | Martin Necas | C | 0 | 3 | 1 | 20:58 | 0.16 | 2.13 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Pittsburgh Penguins–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:28 | PIT | Evgeni Malkin | Ville Koivunen, Erik Karlsson | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 08:57 | PIT | Bryan Rust | Sidney Crosby, Samuel Girard | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 11:01 | COL | Artturi Lehkonen | Nathan MacKinnon, Martin Necas | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 00:25 | COL | Artturi Lehkonen | Nathan MacKinnon, Martin Necas | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 04:24 | COL | Gabriel Landeskog | Brock Nelson, Nazem Kadri | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 14:57 | COL | T. Hughes | Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 15:06 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Cale Makar, Martin Necas | 5v4 | 2–5 |
Team Comparison
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 32 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.22 | 5.82 |
| High-danger shots | 30 | 25 |
| Corsi % | 51.2% | 48.8% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 1/5 |
| Faceoff % | 40.4% | 59.6% |
| Hits | 14 | 12 |
| Blocks | 14 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 3 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Rust | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:38 | 0.31 | 0.73 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:52 | 0.24 | 0.70 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:46 | 0.29 | 0.49 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:01 | 0.31 | 0.47 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:24 | 0.01 | 0.45 |
| Ville Koivunen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:46 | 0.17 | 0.38 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:01 | 0.23 | 0.30 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:22 | 0.06 | 0.25 |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:03 | 0.04 | 0.18 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18:51 | 0.78 | 0.07 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:55 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:32 | 0.01 | -0.04 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:57 | 0.24 | -0.30 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:29 | 0.02 | -0.35 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:45 | 0.09 | -0.42 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:16 | 0.32 | -0.52 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:57 | 0.06 | -0.80 |
| Declan Carlile | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:16 | 0.02 | -1.29 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 22:59 | 0.69 | 3.79 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 22:19 | 0.29 | 2.36 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 20:58 | 0.16 | 2.13 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 18:33 | 1.85 | 2.03 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:27 | 0.64 | 2.01 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:56 | 0.44 | 1.44 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20:55 | 0.91 | 1.33 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:47 | 0.03 | 1.31 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:54 | 0.14 | 0.81 |
| T. Hughes | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:27 | 0.31 | 0.64 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:23 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:39 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Jaden Schwartz | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:03 | 0.11 | -0.06 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:13 | 0.03 | -0.19 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:41 | 0.12 | -0.27 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:39 | 0.07 | -0.28 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:34 | 0.01 | -0.61 |
| Noah Juulsen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:33 | 0.00 | -0.65 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arturs Silovs | Pittsburgh Penguins | 27 | 32 | 84.4% | -0.47 | L |
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 30 | 32 | 93.8% | 1.39 | W |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 5–2 on Oct 16, 2026.
Colorado Avalanche generated 5.82 expected goals to Pittsburgh Penguins's 3.22 — the run of play matched the result, with Colorado Avalanche earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Nathan MacKinnon led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.79 on 1 goal, 3 assists, 9 shots on goal.
Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 30 of 32, worth 1.39 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5–2 on Oct 16, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 5, Pittsburgh Penguins 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nathan MacKinnon led all skaters at 3.79, on 1G, 3A and 9 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 5.82 expected goals and Pittsburgh Penguins generated 3.22, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Pittsburgh Penguins put 32 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 32. High-danger chances went 30 to 25.