The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Calgary Flames 5-2 on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. Left wing Artturi Lehkonen and defenseman Cale Makar led the Avalanche offense, though the game summary provided limited statistical details.
Flames goaltender Arsenii Sergeev faced heavy pressure early, stopping a shot from Lehkonen in the first period. Avalanche center Fedor Svechkov drove past Flames center Ryan Strome in the third period, while Flames defenseman Yan Kuznetsov knocked over Avalanche right wing T.J. Hughes in the opening frame.
Calgary's Martin Pospisil scored a third-period goal, celebrated as he passed the team bench. Flames center Jonathan Castagna fell while driving between Avalanche centers Martin Necas and Nathan MacKinnon in the first period.
The victory marked a strong start for the Avalanche in the 2026-27 NHL season. Michael Kelly reported for The Associated Press.
