Colorado Avalanche at Chicago Blackhawks
NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Chicago Blackhawks on Nov 02, 2026. Final score: Colorado Avalanche 5, Chicago Blackhawks 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 02, 2026 |
| Venue | United Center |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 5 |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 2 |
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 | Nazem Kadri | C | 2 | 0 | 4 | 15:51 | 0.40 | 2.37 |
| 2nd | Devon Toews | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:46 | 0.52 | 2.35 |
| 3rd | T. Hughes | R | 0 | 2 | 3 | 17:10 | 0.58 | 2.13 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Colorado Avalanche–Chicago Blackhawks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:57 | CHI | Wyatt Kaiser | Ryan Donato | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 07:05 | CHI | Roman Kantserov | Connor Bedard | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 15:23 | COL | Nazem Kadri | Gabriel Landeskog, Brent Burns | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 1st 15:49 | COL | Jaden Schwartz | T. Hughes, Devon Toews | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 13:38 | COL | Nazem Kadri | Cale Makar, Nathan MacKinnon | 4v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 19:49 | COL | Jaden Schwartz | Sam Malinski, T. Hughes | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 17:38 | COL | Devon Toews | — | 6v5 EN | 5–2 |
Team Comparison
| Colorado Avalanche | Chicago Blackhawks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.59 | 2.30 |
| High-danger shots | 28 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 51.7% | 48.3% |
| Power play | 1/5 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 56.2% | 43.8% |
| Hits | 12 | 16 |
| Blocks | 15 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 24 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 4 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nazem Kadri | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 15:51 | 0.40 | 2.37 |
| Devon Toews | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20:46 | 0.52 | 2.35 |
| T. Hughes | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 17:10 | 0.58 | 2.13 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:00 | 0.04 | 2.02 |
| Jaden Schwartz | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 15:26 | 0.26 | 1.91 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:46 | 0.12 | 1.62 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:03 | 0.37 | 1.20 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:25 | 0.37 | 0.92 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:22 | 0.17 | 0.56 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:36 | 0.19 | 0.47 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:28 | 0.15 | 0.26 |
| Noah Juulsen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:19 | 0.03 | 0.16 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:00 | 0.17 | 0.16 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:05 | 0.07 | 0.09 |
| Logan O'Connor | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:15 | 0.17 | -0.09 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:38 | 0.00 | -0.36 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:22 | 0.00 | -0.37 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:28 | 0.00 | -0.37 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Bedard | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21:19 | 0.36 | 0.85 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:36 | 0.15 | 0.74 |
| Roman Kantserov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:31 | 0.22 | 0.60 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:24 | 0.10 | 0.32 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:40 | 0.13 | 0.24 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:02 | 0.21 | 0.24 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:19 | 0.00 | 0.21 |
| Ethan Del Mastro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:08 | 0.05 | 0.18 |
| Anton Frondell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:33 | 0.19 | -0.04 |
| Andrew Mangiapane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:18 | 0.09 | -0.12 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:12 | 0.04 | -0.14 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:32 | 0.07 | -0.18 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:31 | 0.04 | -0.37 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:32 | 0.01 | -0.48 |
| Frank Nazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:42 | 0.42 | -0.62 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:20 | 0.00 | -0.73 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:06 | 0.01 | -0.94 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:53 | 0.20 | -1.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 21 | 23 | 91.3% | 0.30 | W |
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 24 | 28 | 85.7% | -0.91 | L |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 5–2 on Nov 02, 2026.
Chicago Blackhawks generated 2.3 expected goals to Colorado Avalanche's 3.59 — the run of play matched the result, with Colorado Avalanche earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Nazem Kadri led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.37 on 2 goals, 4 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Colorado Avalanche vs Chicago Blackhawks game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5–2 on Nov 02, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 5, Chicago Blackhawks 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nazem Kadri led all skaters at 2.37, on 2G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Chicago Blackhawks generated 2.3 expected goals and Colorado Avalanche generated 3.59, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Colorado Avalanche put 29 shots on goal and Chicago Blackhawks put 23. High-danger chances went 28 to 17.