Colorado Avalanche

Sam Malinski

Defense#70

Key facts

Age: 28
Height: 1.8 m
Weight: 86 kg
Number: #70
Born: 27/7/1998
Birthplace: Lakeville, MN
Position: Defense
College: Cornell
Experience: 4th Season

Official profile

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Career stats

Regular Season

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	GP	G	A	PTS	+/-	PIM	SPCT	PPG	PPA	GWG	TOI/G	PROD
23-24 COL	23	3	7	10	3	6	9.7	1	1	1	14:13	32:43
24-25 COL	76	5	10	15	8	16	4.3	0	1	0	15:57	80:50
25-26 COL	82	8	32	40	43	22	4.9	0	1	1	17:36	36:06
26-27 COL	20	0	9	9	13	4	0.0	0	0	0	18:23	40:52
Career	201	16	58	74	67	48	4.7	1	3	2	16:40	190:32

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Includes finals, playoffs and exhibition games, so totals run higher than regular-season figures.

Season
2026-27 NHLColorado Avalanche	16	7	24	266.3	9	0	13	2	4	9	2.1	342	13.3	13	23	6	281.7
2025-26 NHLColorado Avalanche	93	34	113	1560.5	87	9	53	11	22	46	27.8	2,051	64.6	105	186	25	1652.8
2024-25 NHLColorado Avalanche	82	11	111	1240.6	70	5	64	10	20	10	18.5	1,677	23.4	54	127	29	1282.5
2023-24 NHLColorado Avalanche	23	7	22	315.2	10	3	14	3	6	3	10.9	416	1.1	18	31	8	327.2
Career4 seasons	214	59	270	3382.5	176	17	144	26	52	68	59.3	4,486	102.5	190	367	68	3544.2

Game log, 2026-27 NHL

Game
6 Nov v Nashville PredatorsL 2-3 6 Nov	0	3	17.8	1	0	0	0	0	0	24	2.5	1	3	0	20.2
4 Nov @ Columbus Blue JacketsL 2-7 4 Nov	1	1	16.3	0	1	0	0	0	0.2	23	2.6	0	1	1	19.1
3 Nov @ Chicago BlackhawksW 5-2 3 Nov	1	1	15.2	0	0	0	0	2	0.1	23	0.5	2	2	0	15.8
1 Nov v Calgary FlamesW 5-2 1 Nov	0	0	18.7	0	3	0	0	-2	0	22	0	0	3	0	18.7
29 Oct v New Jersey DevilsW 5-2 29 Oct	2	1	19.9	2	0	0	0	3	0	27	1.2	2	3	0	21.2
26 Oct @ Nashville PredatorsL 2-6 26 Oct	1	2	15.9	0	0	0	0	0	0	22	3.8	0	0	0	19.7
24 Oct v Tampa Bay LightningW 6-3 24 Oct	0	2	18.1	1	2	1	2	0	0.0	24	1.0	0	1	0	19.1
21 Oct @ New Jersey DevilsL 3-4 21 Oct	0	2	16.4	1	0	0	0	0	0.1	20	0	2	0	0	16.4
20 Oct @ Philadelphia FlyersL 2-3 20 Oct	1	4	14.5	2	5	0	0	1	0	17	0.2	1	2	1	14.7
17 Oct v Pittsburgh PenguinsW 5-2 17 Oct	0	1	14.2	0	1	0	0	0	0.2	16	0	0	0	1	14.4
15 Oct v Dallas StarsL 2-3 15 Oct	1	2	16.1	0	0	0	0	1	0	20	0.1	3	4	0	16.2
14 Oct @ Dallas StarsW 3-2 14 Oct	0	0	17.6	1	0	1	2	-1	1.5	21	0	0	0	0	19.1
11 Oct v Toronto Maple LeafsL 3-6 11 Oct	0	1	17.9	0	1	0	0	0	0	22	0.5	0	0	1	18.4
8 Oct @ Winnipeg JetsL 2-3 8 Oct	0	0	18.5	0	0	0	0	0	0	24	0.1	1	1	1	18.6
4 Oct v St. Louis BluesW 6-1 4 Oct	0	1	15.4	1	0	0	0	4	0.1	19	0.1	1	1	0	15.6
1 Oct v Los Angeles KingsW 8-4 1 Oct	0	3	13.6	0	0	0	0	1	0.1	18	0.8	0	2	1	14.4

Recent games

Nov '2615
@ Montreal Canadiens
1 A · 1 PTS · 2 +/- · 1 S · 0.0 SPCT
W 4-1
Nov '2613
@ Ottawa Senators
-1 +/- · 4 S · 0.0 SPCT · 23:29 TOI/G · 0:00 PROD
L 4-3 OT
Nov '2611
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
1 A · 1 PTS · 3 +/- · 2 S · 0.0 SPCT
W 6-3
Nov '268
v Detroit Red Wings
0.0 SPCT · 18:28 TOI/G · 0:00 PROD
W 4-0
Nov '266
v Nashville Predators
3 S · 0.0 SPCT · 20:14 TOI/G · 0:00 PROD
L 3-2 OT
Nov '264
@ Columbus Blue Jackets
1 A · 1 PTS · 1 S · 0.0 SPCT · 19:09 TOI/G
L 7-2
Nov '263
@ Chicago Blackhawks
1 A · 1 PTS · 2 +/- · 2 S · 0.0 SPCT
W 5-2
Nov '261
v Calgary Flames
-2 +/- · 3 S · 0.0 SPCT · 18:40 TOI/G · 0:00 PROD
W 5-2

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Splits, NHL

Split
AwayHome or away · won 60 of 108	108	0.3	1.3	15.9	0.9	0.1	0.8	0.1	0.3	0.4	0.3	20.8	0.5	0.8	1.7	0.3	16.7
HomeHome or away · won 70 of 106	106	0.3	1.3	15.8	0.7	0.1	0.5	0.1	0.2	0.3	0.3	21.1	0.4	1.0	1.8	0.3	16.5
WinsResult	130	0.3	1.3	15.8	0.8	0.1	0.6	0.1	0.2	0.7	0.3	21.0	0.5	0.9	1.7	0.3	16.7
LossesResult	84	0.2	1.2	15.7	0.9	0.1	0.8	0.1	0.2	-0.3	0.2	21.0	0.4	0.8	1.7	0.4	16.4
Regular seasonStage · won 130 of 214	214	0.3	1.3	15.8	0.8	0.1	0.7	0.1	0.2	0.3	0.3	21.0	0.5	0.9	1.7	0.3	16.6
Dallas StarsOpponent · won 6 of 13	13	0.3	1.1	15.8	0.8	0.0	0.9	0.2	0.5	0.3	0.2	21.4	0.3	1.3	1.9	0.4	16.3
Los Angeles KingsOpponent · won 10 of 12	12	0.1	1.8	16.8	0.8	0.2	0.4	0.1	0.2	0.8	0.5	22.2	0.5	1.1	1.8	0.3	17.8
Vegas Golden KnightsOpponent · won 5 of 11	11	0.3	1.4	15.9	0.7	0.0	0.4	0.0	0.0	-0.2	0.3	21.5	0.5	0.6	1.7	0.4	16.7
Winnipeg JetsOpponent · won 3 of 11	11	0.2	1.2	16.3	0.6	0.0	0.9	0.0	0.0	-0.7	0.1	20.1	0.3	0.7	0.8	0.6	16.7
Minnesota WildOpponent · won 6 of 10	10	0.1	0.6	16.4	0.9	0.1	0.7	0.1	0.2	0.6	0.4	20.8	0.3	1.2	1.6	0.3	17.1
Nashville PredatorsOpponent · won 4 of 10	10	0.3	1.7	17.4	0.7	0.1	0.5	0.2	0.4	0.1	0.1	22.7	0.9	0.5	1.6	0.4	18.4
St. Louis BluesOpponent · won 5 of 9	9	0.2	0.8	16.7	1.1	0.1	0.8	0.2	0.4	0.8	0.4	22.7	0.7	0.8	1.8	0.3	17.7
Chicago BlackhawksOpponent · won 5 of 8	8	0.5	0.6	14.8	0.3	0.0	1.0	0.0	0.0	0.3	0.3	19.4	0.4	1.3	2.3	0.4	15.5
Anaheim DucksOpponent · won 6 of 7	7	0.3	1.3	17.4	1.0	0.0	0.6	0.0	0.0	-0.3	0.8	22.9	0.7	1.1	2.3	0.3	18.9
Calgary FlamesOpponent · won 6 of 7	7	0.6	1.7	17.1	1.0	0.1	1.0	0.0	0.0	0.6	0.5	22.4	0.9	0.9	2.1	0.3	18.5
New Jersey DevilsOpponent · won 4 of 7	7	0.4	1.9	16.2	1.3	0.0	0.3	0.1	0.3	0.9	0.0	21.3	0.3	1.7	1.9	0.6	16.5
Philadelphia FlyersOpponent · won 4 of 7	7	0.3	1.0	14.4	0.9	0.0	1.3	0.0	0.0	0.4	0.1	17.9	0.0	0.7	1.6	0.6	14.5
Seattle KrakenOpponent · won 7 of 7	7	0.3	1.1	15.7	0.6	0.0	0.9	0.4	0.9	0.3	0.7	20.6	0.3	1.0	2.0	0.0	16.7
Boston BruinsOpponent · won 2 of 6	6	0.2	0.7	14.0	0.5	0.2	0.7	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.2	19.8	0.1	1.8	1.3	0.3	14.3
Ottawa SenatorsOpponent · won 5 of 6	6	0.5	0.8	15.6	0.7	0.2	0.5	0.7	1.3	0.0	0.3	20.5	0.6	1.0	1.0	0.2	16.6
San Jose SharksOpponent · won 5 of 6	6	0.0	1.2	15.3	0.7	0.2	0.2	0.0	0.0	0.3	0.2	20.3	0.4	1.0	2.2	0.2	15.9
Toronto Maple LeafsOpponent · won 3 of 6	6	0.3	0.8	17.3	1.5	0.0	0.7	0.0	0.0	0.7	0.2	23.2	0.4	0.8	2.3	0.3	17.9
Vancouver CanucksOpponent · won 2 of 6	6	0.3	1.5	15.2	1.0	0.3	0.3	0.0	0.0	0.2	0.5	19.8	0.7	0.8	2.2	0.2	16.4
Buffalo SabresOpponent · won 5 of 5	5	0.4	1.6	15.1	0.2	0.2	0.4	0.0	0.0	1.0	0.1	20.6	0.3	0.6	1.4	0.0	15.5
Columbus Blue JacketsOpponent · won 3 of 5	5	0.4	1.4	16.9	1.2	0.0	0.6	0.0	0.0	0.2	0.1	22.0	1.3	0.8	2.0	0.2	18.3
Edmonton OilersOpponent · won 3 of 5	5	0.4	1.8	15.7	0.8	0.2	0.2	0.0	0.0	1.0	0.2	21.6	1.1	0.2	2.0	0.4	17.0
Montreal CanadiensOpponent · won 2 of 5	5	0.2	1.2	16.9	0.6	0.2	1.0	0.4	0.8	0.6	0.5	22.0	0.1	0.6	2.0	0.0	17.4
Pittsburgh PenguinsOpponent · won 4 of 5	5	0.2	1.6	14.6	1.2	0.2	0.4	0.4	0.8	0.8	0.0	20.2	0.7	0.2	1.6	0.4	15.3
Tampa Bay LightningOpponent · won 2 of 5	5	0.2	1.4	15.7	0.8	0.0	1.4	0.2	0.4	-0.8	0.0	21.2	0.4	0.2	1.2	0.2	16.1
Washington CapitalsOpponent · won 4 of 5	5	0.0	1.2	16.7	1.2	0.0	0.4	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.3	21.0	0.5	1.2	2.2	0.6	17.5
Carolina HurricanesOpponent · won 2 of 4	4	0.3	1.0	15.1	0.3	0.3	1.3	0.5	1.0	1.3	0.0	22.3	0.6	1.0	0.5	0.0	15.7
Detroit Red WingsOpponent · won 3 of 4	4	0.0	3.0	18.7	1.0	0.0	0.0	0.5	1.0	1.0	0.0	23.3	0.2	1.3	2.3	0.0	18.9
Florida PanthersOpponent · won 3 of 4	4	0.3	2.5	14.3	1.5	0.3	0.3	0.0	0.0	0.5	0.0	19.3	1.0	1.3	1.5	0.3	15.4
New York IslandersOpponent · won 1 of 4	4	0.5	0.5	14.7	0.5	0.0	2.3	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.3	21.0	0.4	0.3	1.8	0.3	15.5
New York RangersOpponent · won 4 of 4	4	0.5	0.8	12.5	1.5	0.0	1.3	0.0	0.0	0.3	0.3	17.3	0.3	0.8	0.5	0.3	13.1
Utah Hockey ClubOpponent · won 2 of 4	4	0.5	1.3	11.0	0.3	0.0	0.3	0.0	0.0	0.3	0.0	14.8	0.1	0.0	1.8	0.5	11.1
Utah MammothOpponent · won 3 of 4	4	0.3	1.3	14.6	1.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.3	0.0	21.0	0.5	0.5	1.8	0.5	15.0
Arizona CoyotesOpponent · won 1 of 2	2	0.0	0.0	12.6	0.0	0.0	0.5	0.0	0.0	0.5	0.9	18.0	0.0	0.5	1.0	0.5	13.5
Ball Arena, DenverGround · won 70 of 106	106	0.3	1.3	15.8	0.7	0.1	0.5	0.1	0.2	0.3	0.3	21.1	0.4	1.0	1.8	0.3	16.5
American Airlines Center, DallasGround · won 3 of 6	6	0.0	1.3	16.6	0.8	0.0	1.2	0.5	1.0	0.0	0.4	21.3	0.3	0.8	1.2	0.3	17.2
Canada Life Centre, WinnipegGround · won 1 of 6	6	0.2	1.0	17.6	1.0	0.0	1.0	0.0	0.0	-0.7	0.3	21.5	0.4	0.7	0.8	0.5	18.3
crypto.com Arena, Los AngelesGround · won 4 of 6	6	0.2	1.2	17.6	1.0	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.3	0.8	0.9	22.2	0.4	1.2	1.3	0.2	18.9
United Center, ChicagoGround · won 4 of 6	6	0.3	0.7	14.7	0.2	0.0	1.2	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.3	19.2	0.4	1.0	2.3	0.3	15.3
Bridgestone Arena, NashvilleGround · won 1 of 5	5	0.2	1.2	16.8	0.6	0.2	0.6	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	21.8	1.1	0.2	1.0	0.4	17.8
Grand Casino Arena, Saint PaulGround · won 2 of 5	5	0.0	0.6	16.9	1.0	0.0	0.6	0.2	0.4	0.4	0.2	20.8	0.1	1.4	1.6	0.4	17.2
T-Mobile Arena, Las VegasGround · won 2 of 5	5	0.6	1.8	14.9	1.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.4	0.0	20.4	0.4	0.8	2.2	0.4	15.3
Climate Pledge Arena, SeattleGround · won 4 of 4	4	0.5	1.3	14.8	0.5	0.0	1.0	0.5	1.0	0.8	0.2	19.5	0.3	0.8	1.5	0.0	15.3
Delta Center, Salt Lake CityGround · won 3 of 4	4	0.8	1.3	13.8	0.8	0.0	0.3	0.0	0.0	0.5	0.0	20.3	0.3	0.5	1.3	0.3	14.1
Enterprise Center, St. LouisGround · won 2 of 4	4	0.3	0.8	17.2	1.0	0.3	0.5	0.3	0.5	0.8	0.7	23.3	0.2	0.8	2.0	0.3	18.1
Prudential Center, NewarkGround · won 1 of 4	4	0.3	2.5	15.8	1.5	0.0	0.0	0.3	0.5	0.0	0.0	20.0	0.1	1.3	1.0	0.8	15.9
Xfinity Mobile Arena, PhiladelphiaGround · won 3 of 4	4	0.5	1.5	14.8	1.0	0.0	2.0	0.0	0.0	0.5	0.1	18.0	0.1	0.8	1.3	0.8	15.0
Bell Centre, MontrealGround · won 1 of 3	3	0.3	0.7	16.9	0.3	0.3	1.3	0.7	1.3	0.7	0.1	22.3	0.0	0.3	3.0	0.0	17.0
Canadian Tire Centre, OttawaGround · won 2 of 3	3	0.7	1.3	17.8	1.3	0.3	0.7	0.7	1.3	0.3	0.6	22.3	0.4	0.3	1.3	0.0	18.8
Honda Center, AnaheimGround · won 3 of 3	3	0.3	1.0	17.9	0.7	0.0	0.7	0.0	0.0	-1.0	1.4	23.3	1.3	1.7	2.3	0.3	20.7
Nationwide Arena, ColumbusGround · won 2 of 3	3	0.7	1.0	16.4	1.3	0.0	0.7	0.0	0.0	0.7	0.2	22.0	1.5	1.0	2.0	0.3	18.1
Rogers Arena, VancouverGround · won 1 of 3	3	0.0	2.3	14.1	1.3	0.0	0.7	0.0	0.0	0.3	0.0	19.3	0.7	0.3	2.0	0.0	14.8
Rogers Place, EdmontonGround · won 3 of 3	3	0.3	1.7	16.8	1.3	0.3	0.0	0.0	0.0	1.7	0.3	22.7	1.2	0.3	1.7	0.3	18.3
SAP Center at San JoseGround · won 2 of 3	3	0.0	0.7	15.0	0.7	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.3	0.4	19.0	0.3	1.0	3.0	0.0	15.7
Scotiabank Arena, TorontoGround · won 2 of 3	3	0.0	0.0	16.5	1.0	0.0	0.7	0.0	0.0	0.3	0.4	23.0	0.4	1.0	4.0	0.3	17.4
TD Garden, BostonGround · won 0 of 3	3	0.3	0.3	13.1	0.0	0.0	1.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.3	18.3	0.0	1.7	1.3	0.3	13.4