Avalanche fall to Jets with late goal in Winnipeg
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 3:02 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
The Colorado Avalanche faced off against the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday at Canada Life Centre, losing 3-2 in a dramatic finish. After an early lead by Jaden Schwartz, Colorado surrendered the go-ahead goal to Kyle Connor with one minute remaining in regulation, marking his second goal of the night. The Avalanche held a 0-for-1 record on the power play but maintained a perfect penalty kill. Colorado drops to 2-1-0 for the season and will play again on Thursday in Calgary.
- •Colorado scored first but trailed 2-1 late in the second period.
- •Jaden Schwartz and Fedor Svechkov recorded their first goals for the Avalanche.
- •Kyle Connor scored twice for Winnipeg, including the game-winner.
- •Mackenzie Blackwood made 16 saves for Colorado.
- •Avalanche face the Calgary Flames next on Thursday.
- 3:02 AMYahoo Sports — Postgame: Avalanche Let One Slip Away Late in Winnipeg
"What felt like Avalanche domination through the first period on Wednesday ended in heartbreak at the hands of the Winnipeg […]
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