What Happened
The Colorado Avalanche secured a 7-3 victory against the Calgary Flames on Thursday night, bouncing back from a previous loss. Cale Makar paced the Colorado offense with two goals and an assist, while Devon Toews and Jaden Schwartz each added two goals. Nathan MacKinnon also scored and chipped in two assists. Calgary dropped to 0-4-0 on the season, remaining the only NHL team without a point. Adam Klapka, Mikael Backlund, and Kevin Bahl provided the scoring for the Flames. Goaltender Scott Wedgewood earned the win with 26 saves in his 200th career NHL appearance, opposing Devin Cooley who stopped 23 shots for Calgary. In roster news, Avalanche forward Logan O'Connor was absent on a personal leave after the death of his father, former NHL player Myles O'Connor.
Key Details
- Final score: Colorado Avalanche 7, Calgary Flames 3.
- Colorado record improved to 3-1-0.
- Calgary record fell to 0-4-0 with a league-worst minus-17 goal differential.
- Scott Wedgewood made 26 saves for his 200th career NHL victory.
- Logan O'Connor took a personal leave following a family bereavement.
What It Means
The win allows the Avalanche to recover quickly from their recent defeat against Winnipeg, showcasing depth scoring from their blueline and top forwards. Conversely, the Flames continue to struggle out of the gate, owning a league-worst minus-17 goal differential through four games as the lone winless squad in the NHL.