Calgary Flames at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the Calgary Flames and the Colorado Avalanche on Oct 31, 2026. Final score: Calgary Flames 2, Colorado Avalanche 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| Calgary Flames 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 | Brock Nelson | C | 1 | 0 | 3 | 13:38 | 0.88 | 2.58 |
| 2nd | Cale Makar | D | 0 | 4 | 3 | 24:27 | 0.20 | 2.58 |
| 3rd | Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:23 | 0.17 | 2.32 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Calgary Flames–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 14:13 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Cale Makar, Martin Necas | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 02:37 | COL | Martin Necas | Nazem Kadri, Nathan MacKinnon | 5v4 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 05:48 | COL | Artturi Lehkonen | Cale Makar, Devon Toews | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 09:07 | COL | Brock Nelson | Gabriel Landeskog, Cale Makar | 5v5 | 0–4 |
| 2nd 10:50 | CGY | Joel Farabee | Mikael Backlund | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 01:59 | CGY | Martin Pospisil | Ryan Strome, Zayne Parekh | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 04:09 | COL | Artturi Lehkonen | Cale Makar, Devon Toews | 5v5 | 2–5 |
Team Comparison
| Calgary Flames | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.12 | 4.06 |
| High-danger shots | 22 | 23 |
| Corsi % | 46.8% | 53.2% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 37.2% | 62.8% |
| Hits | 25 | 13 |
| Blocks | 11 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 2 |
Calgary Flames Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Pospisil | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:36 | 0.23 | 1.20 |
| Joel Farabee | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:34 | 0.63 | 0.90 |
| Mikael Backlund | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 19:03 | 0.07 | 0.77 |
| Ryan Strome | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:48 | 0.05 | 0.64 |
| Matvei Gridin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:36 | 0.26 | 0.26 |
| Matt Coronato | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:33 | 0.19 | 0.12 |
| Zayne Parekh | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:04 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:51 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Kevin Bahl | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:02 | 0.07 | -0.21 |
| Yegor Sharangovich | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:52 | 0.31 | -0.52 |
| Zach Whitecloud | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:32 | 0.04 | -0.58 |
| Morgan Frost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:18 | 0.04 | -0.58 |
| Aydar Suniev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:23 | 0.01 | -0.63 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:06 | 0.03 | -0.70 |
| Adam Klapka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:29 | 0.06 | -0.85 |
| Maxim Tsyplakov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:11 | 0.01 | -0.85 |
| Yan Kuznetsov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:44 | 0.01 | -0.92 |
| Jonathan Castagna | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:36 | 0.09 | -0.97 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Nelson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13:38 | 0.88 | 2.58 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 24:27 | 0.20 | 2.58 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:23 | 0.17 | 2.32 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:32 | 0.08 | 1.80 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 15:48 | 0.61 | 1.52 |
| Noah Juulsen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:24 | 0.00 | 1.51 |
| Martin Necas | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20:02 | 0.25 | 1.38 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 19:06 | 0.60 | 1.38 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:00 | 0.13 | 1.02 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 20:48 | 0.03 | 0.99 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:28 | 0.01 | 0.69 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:32 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:57 | 0.07 | 0.33 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:12 | 0.00 | 0.21 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:27 | 0.08 | -0.01 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:40 | 0.07 | -0.02 |
| T. Hughes | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:00 | 0.67 | -0.15 |
| Jaden Schwartz | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:36 | 0.21 | -0.25 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenii Sergeev | Calgary Flames | 28 | 33 | 84.8% | -0.94 | L |
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 25 | 27 | 92.6% | 0.10 | W |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Calgary Flames 5–2 on Oct 31, 2026.
Colorado Avalanche generated 4.06 expected goals to Calgary Flames's 2.12 — the run of play matched the result, with Colorado Avalanche earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Brock Nelson led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.58 on 1 goal, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Calgary Flames vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Calgary Flames 5–2 on Oct 31, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 5, Calgary Flames 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Brock Nelson led all skaters at 2.58, on 1G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 4.06 expected goals and Calgary Flames generated 2.12, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Calgary Flames put 27 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 33. High-danger chances went 22 to 23.