New Jersey Devils at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and the Colorado Avalanche on Oct 28, 2026. Final score: New Jersey Devils 2, Colorado Avalanche 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| New Jersey Devils 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 | Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 2 | 3 | 21:11 | 0.08 | 2.67 |
| 2nd | Brent Burns | D | 0 | 2 | 4 | 17:49 | 0.06 | 2.29 |
| 3rd | Nazem Kadri | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:06 | 0.51 | 2.21 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New Jersey Devils–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 12:21 | NJD | Connor Brown | — | 5v4 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 10:58 | COL | Gabriel Landeskog | Jaden Schwartz, Devon Toews | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 02:45 | COL | Nazem Kadri | Nicolas Roy, Brent Burns | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 03:47 | COL | Parker Kelly | Brent Burns, Fedor Svechkov | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 12:00 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Artturi Lehkonen, Sam Malinski | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 12:30 | COL | Jaden Schwartz | Sam Malinski, Nazem Kadri | 5v5 | 1–5 |
| 3rd 15:35 | NJD | Connor Brown | Amadeus Lombardi, Cody Glass | 5v5 | 2–5 |
Team Comparison
| New Jersey Devils | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 44 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.35 | 4.12 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 32 |
| Corsi % | 35.5% | 64.5% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 46.3% | 53.7% |
| Hits | 17 | 11 |
| Blocks | 14 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Brown | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 14:10 | 0.28 | 1.76 |
| Amadeus Lombardi | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 11:51 | 0.64 | 1.15 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:12 | 0.02 | 0.86 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:23 | 0.01 | -0.06 |
| Brett Pesce | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:19 | 0.00 | -0.07 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:37 | 0.13 | -0.10 |
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:03 | 0.01 | -0.26 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:45 | 0.39 | -0.32 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:28 | 0.05 | -0.44 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:54 | 0.16 | -0.46 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:55 | 0.21 | -0.47 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:38 | 0.00 | -0.48 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:24 | 0.11 | -0.56 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:52 | 0.20 | -0.60 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:53 | 0.02 | -0.61 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:06 | 0.10 | -0.66 |
| Declan Chisholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:10 | 0.00 | -0.84 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:23 | 0.01 | -0.95 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 21:11 | 0.08 | 2.67 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 17:49 | 0.06 | 2.29 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:06 | 0.51 | 2.21 |
| Jaden Schwartz | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10:53 | 0.49 | 1.70 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 24:42 | 0.27 | 1.61 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:00 | 0.41 | 1.35 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:33 | 0.15 | 1.28 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:13 | 0.15 | 1.16 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:26 | 0.00 | 1.13 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:31 | 0.00 | 0.81 |
| T. Hughes | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:09 | 0.36 | 0.64 |
| Logan O'Connor | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:39 | 0.30 | 0.51 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:29 | 0.46 | 0.36 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:42 | 0.05 | 0.29 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:35 | 0.35 | 0.23 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:06 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:38 | 0.23 | 0.01 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 25:51 | 0.24 | -0.11 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | New Jersey Devils | 39 | 44 | 88.6% | -0.88 | L |
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 20 | 22 | 90.9% | 0.35 | W |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the New Jersey Devils 5–2 on Oct 28, 2026.
Colorado Avalanche generated 4.12 expected goals to New Jersey Devils's 2.35 — the run of play matched the result, with Colorado Avalanche earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Sam Malinski led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.67 on 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New Jersey Devils vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the New Jersey Devils 5–2 on Oct 28, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 5, New Jersey Devils 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Sam Malinski led all skaters at 2.67, on 0G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 4.12 expected goals and New Jersey Devils generated 2.35, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New Jersey Devils put 22 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 44. High-danger chances went 17 to 32.