Colorado Avalanche at Ottawa Senators
NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Ottawa Senators on Nov 12, 2026. Final score: Colorado Avalanche 3, Ottawa Senators 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2026 |
| Venue | Canadian Tire Centre |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 3 |
| Ottawa Senators score | 4 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game GAR and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game GAR
Ranked by Game GAR: Goals above replacement in this game. A season of games adds up to season GAR. Skaters only; goalies are listed under Goaltending.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game GAR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Drake Batherson | R | 1 | 0 | 6 | 19:38 | 1.16 | +0.59 |
| 2nd | Devon Toews | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 29:22 | 0.00 | +0.34 |
| 3rd | Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:42 | 0.17 | +0.34 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Colorado Avalanche–Ottawa Senators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:11 | OTT | Shane Pinto | — | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 13:13 | OTT | Tim Stützle | Fabian Zetterlund, Dylan Cozens | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 18:04 | COL | Artturi Lehkonen | Nazem Kadri, T.J. Hughes | 4v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 03:54 | COL | Parker Kelly | — | 5v4 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 10:03 | COL | Gabriel Landeskog | Brock Nelson, Devon Toews | 4v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 16:04 | OTT | Drake Batherson | Jordan Spence, Shane Pinto | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| OT 02:08 | OTT | Shane Pinto | — | 3v3 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| Colorado Avalanche | Ottawa Senators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.81 | 2.24 |
| High-danger shots | 21 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 55.2% | 44.8% |
| Power play | 2/5 | 0/5 |
| Faceoff % | 42.6% | 57.4% |
| Hits | 18 | 22 |
| Blocks | 11 | 24 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 5 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 29:22 | 0.00 | +0.34 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:42 | 0.17 | +0.34 |
| T.J. Hughes | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:19 | 0.00 | +0.23 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14:34 | 0.33 | +0.18 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21:18 | 0.16 | +0.15 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 23:29 | 0.24 | +0.14 |
| Jaden Schwartz | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:16 | 0.20 | +0.13 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 21:14 | 0.83 | +0.10 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:33 | 0.45 | +0.09 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:47 | 0.04 | +0.04 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:57 | 0.07 | −0.02 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:21 | 0.05 | −0.03 |
| Noah Juulsen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:28 | 0.02 | −0.04 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:57 | 0.15 | −0.05 |
| Logan O'Connor | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:04 | 0.00 | −0.11 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:15 | 0.00 | −0.15 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:14 | 0.09 | −0.20 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:39 | 0.03 | −0.23 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Batherson | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 19:38 | 1.16 | +0.59 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 22:34 | 0.26 | +0.27 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:20 | 0.00 | +0.22 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:22 | 0.10 | +0.12 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:51 | 0.02 | +0.08 |
| Hayden Hodgson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:55 | 0.02 | +0.07 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:51 | 0.11 | +0.05 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 23:33 | 0.18 | +0.03 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:30 | 0.10 | +0.01 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:18 | 0.02 | −0.01 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:10 | 0.11 | −0.01 |
| Philip Tomasino | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:21 | 0.00 | −0.04 |
| Sammy Blais | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:12 | 0.00 | −0.07 |
| Stephen Halliday | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:32 | 0.05 | −0.07 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:22 | 0.00 | −0.08 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:33 | 0.00 | −0.09 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:53 | 0.01 | −0.19 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:58 | 0.09 | −0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision | Game GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 22 | 26 | 84.6% | -1.76 | O | −1.60 |
| Linus Ullmark | Ottawa Senators | 26 | 29 | 89.7% | -0.19 | W | −0.02 |
Analysis
The Ottawa Senators defeated the Colorado Avalanche 4–3 on Nov 12, 2026, a one-goal game.
Ottawa Senators generated 2.24 expected goals to Colorado Avalanche's 2.81 — Colorado Avalanche owned the better of the chances but Ottawa Senators took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Drake Batherson led all skaters with a Game GAR of +0.59 on 1 goal, 6 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Colorado Avalanche vs Ottawa Senators game?
The Ottawa Senators beat the Colorado Avalanche 4–3 on Nov 12, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Ottawa Senators 4, Colorado Avalanche 3.
Who was the best skater in this game?
By Game GAR, goals above replacement in this game, Drake Batherson led all skaters at +0.59, on 1 G, 0 A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Ottawa Senators generated 2.24 expected goals and Colorado Avalanche generated 2.81, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Colorado Avalanche put 29 shots on goal and Ottawa Senators put 26. High-danger chances went 21 to 12.