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Instant Analysis: Blues Get Buried By Avalanche, 6-1, Split Opening Back-to-Back To Start Season

Team had no life, no energy early, got smacked in mouth by Avalanche top players; Dvorsky scores again; penalty kill stays perfect

By Lou Korac · Yahoo Sports

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 4:27 AM

Key Things to Know

The Colorado Avalanche defeated the St. Louis Blues 6-1 on Saturday night.
Colorado scored six goals against Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington.
The defeat marked the first loss of the season for St. Louis after a 4-0 shutout win over Dallas.

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The Colorado Avalanche defeated the St. Louis Blues 6-1 on Saturday night, handing the Blues their first defeat of the season. Colorado beat St. Louis goaltender Jordan Binnington for six goals as the Blues concluded the second game of an opening back-to-back set.

The result leaves St. Louis with a split to begin their campaign after having previously secured a 4-0 shutout victory against the Dallas Stars behind goaltender Joel Hofer.

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Instant Analysis: Blues Get Buried By Avalanche, 6-1, Split Opening Back-to-Back To Start Season

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