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Avalanche shut out Red Wings 4-0 behind Blackwood's saves and Necas' scoring

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 4:43 AM

Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Avalanche shut out Red Wings 4-0 behind Blackwood's saves and Necas' scoring

Summary

The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-0 on November 7, 2026. Mackenzie Blackwood recorded 27 saves for his first shutout of the season, while Martin Necas contributed two goals and two assists. The Avalanche took command with three power-play goals, including a critical tally from Necas in the second period. Coach Jared Bednar celebrated his 800th game with the franchise. The Red Wings aim to bounce back against St. Louis in their next matchup, while Colorado prepares to face Toronto.

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By the Numbers

•Mackenzie Blackwood made 27 saves for Colorado.
•Martin Necas scored two goals and had two assists.
•Avalanche scored three power-play goals.
•Detroit struggles with scoring, only managing 13 shots until midway through the second period.
•Next games: Red Wings at St. Louis, Avalanche at Toronto.

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4:43 AMYahoo Sports — Blackwood makes 27 saves, Necas has 4 points, Avs beat Wings 4-0

What they're saying

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DENVER (AP) — Mackenzie Blackwood made 27 saves, Martin Necas had two goals and two assists and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-0 on Saturday night.Blackwood had his first shutout of the season and 18th of his career and Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar had a goal and two assists each for Colorado.
— Yahoo Sportsby MICHAEL KELLY

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