Avalanche fall to Devils 4-3 in latest disappointing performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 2:37 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026

The Colorado Avalanche lost to the New Jersey Devils 4-3 on October 20. Colorado struggled throughout the game, falling behind 3-1 late in regulation and needing to rally with two late goals. The Avalanche's slow start and lack of offensive support for goalie Scott Wedgewood were highlighted as critical issues in the loss. Artturi Lehkonen scored twice in the final moments, but it wasn't enough to tie the game. Cale Makar recorded two assists, and Colorado was outshot 41-34.
- •Avalanche trailed 3-1 late in the game
- •Lehkonen scored two late goals
- •Wedgewood made 37 saves
- •Colorado was outshot 41-34
- •Makar contributed two assists
- 2:37 AMYahoo Sports — Postgame: Avalanche’s Late Goals Can’t Hide Another Poor Effort
"Another slow start turned into a second consecutive listless effort by the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night. The Avs struggled […]
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