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Recap: Avs snuff Flames in 5-2 triumph

It was a night where there were more treats than tricks as the Colorado Avalanche hosted the Calgary Flames on Halloween night. The game began well after the candy was handed out but Colorado tasted the sweet 5-2 victory at…

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 5:25 AM
Recap: Avs snuff Flames in 5-2 triumph
Key Things to Know
  • The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Calgary Flames 5-2 on Halloween night.
  • Artturi Lehkonen scored two goals, bringing his total to 12 on the season.
  • Cale Makar registered a season-high four assists for Colorado.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Calgary Flames 5-2 on Halloween night, propelled by multi-point performances from Artturi Lehkonen and Cale Makar. Nathan MacKinnon opened the scoring late in the first period, before Martin Necas, Lehkonen, and Brock Nelson added goals in the second period to build a commanding lead. Mackenzie Blackwood earned the win in net for Colorado.

Calgary responded with goals from Joel Farabee and Martin Pospisil, but Lehkonen deflected a Makar shot in the third period for his second goal of the night. Makar finished with a season-high four assists as Colorado held off the Flames. The Avalanche next face the Chicago Blackhawks to open a back-to-back road trip.

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