Postgame: Avalanche Lay an Egg Against Flyers, Fall 3-2

The Colorado Avalanche lost 3-2 to the Philadelphia Flyers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Monday night. Matvei Michkov scored twice for Philadelphia, while Noel Acciari added a third goal to give the Flyers their second consecutive win. Joseph Woll recorded 24 saves to secure his first victory with Philadelphia, while Colorado fell to a 5-3-1 record on the season.

Martin Necas and rookie T.J. Hughes scored the goals for Colorado, and goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood made 21 saves in the loss. Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar unsuccessfully challenged Michkov's opening goal for goalie interference in the first period. Colorado failed to tie the contest after pulling Blackwood for an extra attacker late in the third period.