Avalanche secure victory against Flames with dominant performance at home
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 5:13 AM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Calgary Flames 5-2 on November 1 at Ball Arena. Nathan MacKinnon opened the scoring with a one-timer, followed by goals from Martin Necas, Artturi Lehkonen, and Brock Nelson. Lehkonen scored twice, bringing his season total to 12 goals. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves to assist in the win, improving his season record to 7-3-0. Head coach Jared Bednar emphasized the need for continued success on the road following the victory.
- •Avalanche scoring includes goals from MacKinnon, Necas, Lehkonen, and Nelson.
- •Lehkonen's two goals tie him for second in the NHL.
- •Mackenzie Blackwood recorded 25 saves for his seventh win of the season.
- •Avalanche aim to replicate home success during upcoming games.
- 5:13 AMYahoo Sports — Postgame Reaction: Avalanche’s Big Boys Came to Play Against Calgary
"As expected, the Colorado Avalanche, on two days’ rest, made easy work of the Calgary Flames on the second night […]
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