Avalanche secure victory over Mammoth in preseason opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 2:03 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
In the 2026 preseason opener on September 20, the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Utah Mammoth 4-1. Head coach Jared Bednar utilized a roster featuring many veterans, allowing key players to rest. Gavin Brindley stood out with a goal and an assist, contributing significantly to the Avalanche's offensive effort. Mackenzie Blackwood and Ilya Nabokov excelled in goal, stopping all but one of the shots faced. The Avalanche will continue their preseason campaign against Winnipeg on September 21, with Scott Wedgewood expected to start in net.
- •Avalanche win preseason opener 4-1 against Mammoth.
- •Gavin Brindley records one goal and one assist.
- •Mackenzie Blackwood stops all seven shots faced.
- •Ilya Nabokov saves 16 of 17 shots after replacing Blackwood.
- •Next game scheduled against Winnipeg on September 21.
- 2:03 AMYahoo Sports — 5 Takeaways: Brindley Among Standouts In Avalanche’s Preseason Opening Triumph
"In Sunday’s 2026 preseason opener, the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Utah Mammoth 4-1. Takeaways 1. Head coach Jared Bednar had […]
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