Overview
- The Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 6-1 on Saturday night at Ball Arena, following an 8-4 win over the Los Angeles Kings to open the season 2-0.
- Martin Necas scored two goals and added an assist while Nicolas Roy, Cale Makar, Josh Manson and Artturi Lehkonen also scored.
- Nathan MacKinnon set up three goals to reach five points in two games and the top line produced sustained chances throughout the night.
- St. Louis starter Jordan Binnington misplayed clearing passes multiple times and allowed six goals on 36 shots in his season debut, directly leading to at least two Avalanche goals.
- Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 25 shots but lost a shutout when Dalibor Dvorsky scored early in the third period and Colorado’s fast start highlights depth and tests the Blues’ goaltending as both teams move on to their next road games.