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Avalanche Score Seven in 7-3 Win Over Winless Flames

A dominant multi-line attack showed Colorado can bounce back quickly after a loss.

Flames goalie Devin Cooley looks to the scoreboard after letting in a goal during third period NHL action against the Colorado Avalanche in Calgary on Oct. 8, 2026.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
The Flames and Avalanche battle at the Colorado net.
Flames goalie Devin Cooley is scored on by Avalanche forward T.J. Hughes.
Flames forward Jonathan Castagna battles Avalanche forward Zachary L’Heureux.

Overview

  • The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Calgary Flames 7-3 on Thursday night in Calgary, opening the second period with three goals in under five minutes and adding two early in the third.
  • Cale Makar had two goals and an assist, Devon Toews and Jaden Schwartz scored twice each, and Nathan MacKinnon added a goal and two assists as Colorado improved to 3-1-0.
  • Calgary remained without a point at 0-4-0 and has been outscored 23-6 for a league-worst minus-17 goal differential, highlighting persistent scoring and defensive problems.
  • Scott Wedgewood made 26 saves in his season debut and 200th NHL game, rookies Jonathan Castagna and Aydar Suniev made season debuts with Castagna recording an assist, and Brent Burns tied Chris Chelios with 948 career points for a defenceman.
  • Logan O'Connor has taken a personal leave after the announced death of his father Myles O'Connor and both teams turn their attention to weekend games that will test whether Colorado's hot offense or Calgary's early struggles define the next stretch.