After combining for 14 points against Calgary last season, Nathan MacKinnon and Martin Necas will look to help the Avalanche bounce back from Wednesday’s loss in Winnipeg.

The Colorado Avalanche travel to face the Calgary Flames on Thursday night, aiming to continue their recent dominance over the Pacific Division club. Colorado enters the matchup with a 2-1 record following a 3-2 defeat against the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday, while Calgary remains winless at 0-3 to open the season.
Thursday's contest marks the second game of a back-to-back Canadian road trip for Colorado. The Avalanche have enjoyed sustained success in recent meetings with Calgary and look to rebound quickly behind head coach Jared Bednar.
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