Tampa Bay Lightning at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Colorado Avalanche on Oct 23, 2026. Final score: Tampa Bay Lightning 3, Colorado Avalanche 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| Tampa Bay Lightning score | 3 |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 6 |
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 | Jake Guentzel | C | 2 | 0 | 7 | 22:12 | 1.30 | 2.56 |
| 2nd | Brayden Point | C | 0 | 2 | 3 | 20:50 | 0.50 | 2.40 |
| 3rd | Nathan MacKinnon | C | 1 | 3 | 4 | 18:10 | 0.38 | 2.40 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Tampa Bay Lightning–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:08 | COL | Devon Toews | Martin Necas, Nathan MacKinnon | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 05:52 | COL | Nazem Kadri | T. Hughes, Nathan MacKinnon | 5v4 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 00:24 | COL | Fedor Svechkov | Jaden Schwartz | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 08:13 | TBL | Jake Guentzel | Charle-Edouard D'Astous, Brayden Point | 4v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 13:57 | COL | Artturi Lehkonen | Nathan MacKinnon, Devon Toews | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 2nd 19:17 | TBL | Jake Guentzel | Brayden Point, Brandon Hagel | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 04:18 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Artturi Lehkonen, Martin Necas | 5v5 | 2–5 |
| 3rd 15:13 | TBL | Charle-Edouard D'Astous | Gage Goncalves, Max Crozier | 5v5 | 3–5 |
| 3rd 17:19 | COL | Martin Necas | Gabriel Landeskog | 5v6 EN | 3–6 |
Team Comparison
| Tampa Bay Lightning | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 34 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.71 | 3.02 |
| High-danger shots | 28 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 61.8% | 38.2% |
| Power play | 2/6 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 59.4% | 40.6% |
| Hits | 30 | 16 |
| Blocks | 12 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 7 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Guentzel | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 22:12 | 1.30 | 2.56 |
| Brayden Point | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 20:50 | 0.50 | 2.40 |
| Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 21:06 | 0.29 | 2.39 |
| Max Crozier | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:17 | 0.13 | 1.00 |
| Gage Goncalves | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:59 | 0.37 | 0.81 |
| Brandon Hagel | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:33 | 0.03 | 0.43 |
| Ryan McDonagh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:27 | 0.00 | 0.42 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:55 | 0.20 | 0.25 |
| Conor Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:35 | 0.10 | 0.22 |
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:59 | 0.08 | 0.17 |
| Erik Cernak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:44 | 0.01 | 0.13 |
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:43 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Victor Hedman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:56 | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:52 | 0.04 | -0.26 |
| Dominic James | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:28 | 0.07 | -0.41 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:19 | 0.41 | -0.49 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:15 | 0.04 | -0.75 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:15 | 0.04 | -0.85 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 18:10 | 0.38 | 2.40 |
| Martin Necas | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 16:32 | 0.64 | 2.03 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 18:56 | 0.13 | 1.27 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:48 | 0.12 | 1.08 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:21 | 0.00 | 0.91 |
| T. Hughes | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 13:10 | 0.38 | 0.82 |
| Jaden Schwartz | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:07 | 0.00 | 0.73 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:15 | 0.01 | 0.71 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:03 | 0.18 | 0.59 |
| Taylor Makar | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:11 | 0.00 | 0.56 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:51 | 0.19 | 0.52 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:17 | 0.07 | 0.45 |
| Devon Toews | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17:41 | 0.11 | 0.27 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:06 | 0.00 | 0.23 |
| Logan O'Connor | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:47 | 0.52 | 0.15 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:03 | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:22 | 0.06 | -0.28 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:07 | 0.23 | -0.63 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | Tampa Bay Lightning | 18 | 23 | 78.3% | -2.63 | L |
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 31 | 34 | 91.2% | 0.71 | W |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 6–3 on Oct 23, 2026.
Colorado Avalanche generated 3.02 expected goals to Tampa Bay Lightning's 3.71 — Tampa Bay Lightning owned the better of the chances but Colorado Avalanche took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Jake Guentzel led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.56 on 2 goals, 7 shots on goal.
Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 31 of 34, worth 0.71 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Tampa Bay Lightning vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6–3 on Oct 23, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 6, Tampa Bay Lightning 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jake Guentzel led all skaters at 2.56, on 2G, 0A and 7 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 3.02 expected goals and Tampa Bay Lightning generated 3.71, so Tampa Bay Lightning created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Tampa Bay Lightning put 34 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 24. High-danger chances went 28 to 20.