Avalanche rally to defeat Flames 5-2 in Denver
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 5:06 AM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026
The Colorado Avalanche secured a 5-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Saturday night in Denver. Artturi Lehkonen scored twice, while Cale Makar contributed with four assists. Nathan MacKinnon also had a goal and an assist, helping Colorado build a 4-0 lead early in the second period. The Flames managed goals from Joel Farabee and Martin Pospisil but fell short. The Avalanche's next matchup is against the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday, while Calgary will face the San Jose Sharks.
- •Avalanche scored four goals in the first 10 minutes of the second period.
- •Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves for Colorado.
- •Calgary's Arsenii Sergeev faced 34 shots in his second career game.
- •Brock Nelson left the game but returned in the third period.
- •Avalanche will play the Blackhawks; Flames take on the Sharks next.
- 5:06 AMYahoo Sports — Artturi Lehkonen and Cale Makar lead the Avalanche to a 5-2 victory over the Flames
"DENVER (AP) — Artturi Lehkonen scored twice, Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and an assist, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Calgary Flames 5-2 on Saturday night.Martin Necas and Brock Nelson also scored, and defenseman Cale Makar had four assists for the Avalanche.
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