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Necas and Roy score quick goals as the Avalanche rout the Blues 6-1

DENVER (AP) — Nicolas Roy and Martin Necas scored 23 seconds apart in a four-goal second period, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 6-1 on Saturday night.

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 3:46 AM
Necas and Roy score quick goals as the Avalanche rout the Blues 6-1
Key Things to Know
  • Martin Necas and Nicolas Roy scored 23 seconds apart as Colorado beat St. Louis 6-1.
  • Colorado exploded for four goals during the second period to build a 6-0 lead.
  • Blues starting goaltender Jordan Binnington endured a difficult outing as St. Louis fell behind.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Colorado Avalanche routed the St. Louis Blues 6-1 on Saturday night in Denver, propelled by a dominant four-goal second period. Martin Necas and Nicolas Roy scored just 23 seconds apart during the surge, effectively putting the game out of reach.

The victory kept Colorado undefeated at 2-0-0 to begin the season, building a 6-0 lead and chasing Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington during a difficult outing. Dalibor Dvorsky scored the lone goal for St. Louis as the Blues split their season-opening back-to-back road games.

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