Avalanche score seven goals to take down Flames in Calgary
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 4:11 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026

The Colorado Avalanche secured a decisive 7-3 victory over the Calgary Flames on October 8 at Scotiabank Saddledome. This marks the Avalanche's third game in four outings where they scored at least six goals, improving their record to 3-1-0. Key contributors included Devon Toews and Cale Makar, who each scored twice, while Nathan MacKinnon added a goal and two assists. Colorado extended its lead in the second period and even after the Flames mounted a brief comeback, Jaden Schwartz responded with another goal. The Avalanche's offense dominated, indicating strong early-season form ahead of their next matchup against the Dallas Stars.
- •Avalanche improve to 3-1-0 on the season.
- •Devon Toews, Cale Makar, and Jaden Schwartz each score twice.
- •Avalanche's offense has scored at least six goals in three of four games.
- •Colorado prepares for a matchup against the Dallas Stars.
- 4:11 AMYahoo Sports — Postgame: Avalanche Score Seven, Defeat Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome
"For the third time in four games, the Colorado Avalanche scored at least six goals, rolling to a 7-3 triumph […]
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