Colorado Avalanche at New Jersey Devils
NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the New Jersey Devils on Oct 20, 2026. Final score: Colorado Avalanche 3, New Jersey Devils 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Venue | Prudential Center |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 3 |
| New Jersey Devils score | 4 |
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 | Cale Makar | D | 0 | 2 | 3 | 22:34 | 0.15 | 1.80 |
| 2nd | Luke Evangelista | R | 1 | 1 | 6 | 16:54 | 0.36 | 1.61 |
| 3rd | Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 21:35 | 0.13 | 1.21 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Colorado Avalanche–New Jersey Devils) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:40 | NJD | Luke Evangelista | Nico Hischier, Jonas Siegenthaler | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 14:32 | COL | Gabriel Landeskog | Cale Makar, Nazem Kadri | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 12:33 | NJD | Declan Chisholm | Luke Evangelista | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 04:39 | NJD | Arseny Gritsyuk | Dougie Hamilton | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 16:05 | NJD | Jesper Boqvist | Connor Brown | 5v6 EN | 1–4 |
| 3rd 16:47 | COL | Artturi Lehkonen | Gavin Brindley, Fedor Svechkov | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 19:55 | COL | Artturi Lehkonen | Cale Makar, Brock Nelson | 5v6 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| Colorado Avalanche | New Jersey Devils | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 34 | 41 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.34 | 3.40 |
| High-danger shots | 26 | 23 |
| Corsi % | 53.5% | 46.5% |
| Power play | 1/1 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 35.1% | 64.9% |
| Hits | 15 | 18 |
| Blocks | 14 | 24 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 21 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 6 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 22:34 | 0.15 | 1.80 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:01 | 0.44 | 1.19 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 16:44 | 0.23 | 0.84 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:36 | 0.25 | 0.46 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:31 | 0.04 | 0.42 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:10 | 0.00 | 0.39 |
| Noah Juulsen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:11 | 0.01 | 0.21 |
| Jaden Schwartz | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:17 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:44 | 0.12 | 0.18 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:27 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| T. Hughes | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:41 | 0.14 | -0.05 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:14 | 0.13 | -0.13 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:05 | 0.21 | -0.13 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:15 | 0.03 | -0.21 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 21:19 | 0.42 | -0.22 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:26 | 0.02 | -0.41 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:34 | 0.04 | -0.58 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:47 | 0.10 | -0.85 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Evangelista | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 16:54 | 0.36 | 1.61 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:35 | 0.13 | 1.21 |
| Declan Chisholm | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:53 | 0.02 | 1.18 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:54 | 0.00 | 1.15 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:59 | 0.04 | 1.06 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:37 | 0.77 | 1.02 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:21 | 0.51 | 1.00 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:24 | 0.16 | 0.96 |
| Brett Pesce | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:55 | 0.03 | 0.57 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:16 | 0.00 | 0.39 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:00 | 0.02 | 0.36 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:38 | 0.07 | 0.25 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:55 | 0.20 | 0.16 |
| Johnathan Kovacevic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:13 | 0.05 | 0.16 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 23:08 | 0.13 | 0.16 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:50 | 0.13 | 0.14 |
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:19 | 0.02 | 0.06 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 16:09 | 0.76 | 0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 37 | 40 | 92.5% | -0.11 | L |
| Jake Allen | New Jersey Devils | 31 | 34 | 91.2% | -0.66 | W |
Analysis
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Colorado Avalanche 4–3 on Oct 20, 2026, a one-goal game.
New Jersey Devils generated 3.4 expected goals to Colorado Avalanche's 2.34 — New Jersey Devils edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Cale Makar led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.8 on 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Colorado Avalanche vs New Jersey Devils game?
The New Jersey Devils beat the Colorado Avalanche 4–3 on Oct 20, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New Jersey Devils 4, Colorado Avalanche 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Cale Makar led all skaters at 1.8, on 0G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New Jersey Devils generated 3.4 expected goals and Colorado Avalanche generated 2.34, so New Jersey Devils created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Colorado Avalanche put 34 shots on goal and New Jersey Devils put 41. High-danger chances went 26 to 23.