The Colorado Avalanche will finish its homestand Saturday night against the Calgary Flames, carrying momentum from a five-goal performance in its most recent game. The matchup is scheduled for 8 p.m. MDT at Ball Arena, with Colorado entering at 7-5-1 and Calgary at 6-7-0.
The game is the second of three regular-season meetings between the teams during the 2026-27 season. Colorado won the first meeting, a 7-3 decision in Calgary on Oct. 8. The final game of the series is scheduled for April 8 in Alberta, giving Saturday's contest an early place in a longer season series rather than serving as its conclusion.
Colorado comes home after a complete third period
The Avalanche's latest result was a 5-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils at Ball Arena on Wednesday. New Jersey scored first, but Colorado answered with four goals in the third period to pull away. Gabriel Landeskog, Nazem Kadri, Parker Kelly, Nathan MacKinnon and Jaden Schwartz each scored for the Avalanche.
Colorado trailed after Connor Brown put New Jersey ahead at 12:21 of the opening period. Brown's shorthanded shot from the right circle changed direction on its way to the net, giving the Devils an early advantage and forcing the Avalanche to play from behind on home ice.
Landeskog tied the game at 10:58 of the second period during a Colorado power play. His goal came from near the right side of the crease after a cross-ice setup from Schwartz. The play restored balance before Colorado took control during the final 20 minutes.
| Game detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Opponent | Calgary Flames |
| Start time | 8 p.m. MDT |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| Colorado record | 7-5-1 |
| Calgary record | 6-7-0 |
| Previous meeting | Colorado won 7-3 on Oct. 8 |
Five different scorers in the latest win
Kadri broke the tie at 2:45 of the third period, finishing from the left side after Nicolas Roy sent the puck across the crease. Kelly added another goal just over a minute later, scoring at 3:47 on a shot from the right circle during a rush.
MacKinnon extended Colorado's lead at 12:00 of the final period. He scored on a breakaway after splitting two New Jersey defenders, producing his eighth goal of the season. Thirty seconds later, Schwartz made it a four-goal margin with a shot from the left slot.
New Jersey reduced the deficit when Brown scored again at 15:35, this time on a backhand attempt from the low slot. The response did not change the result, as Colorado held on for its second consecutive home victory according to the team account of the game.
MacKinnon, Toews and Lehkonen among Colorado's league leaders
MacKinnon enters Saturday's game tied for fifth in the NHL with 22 points and tied for seventh with 14 assists. His late breakaway goal against New Jersey added to an offensive start that has kept him among the league's leading producers.
Defenseman Devon Toews is tied for third among NHL defensemen with four goals and tied for 10th with 11 points. Forward Artturi Lehkonen is tied for fourth across the league with 10 goals, giving Colorado three players listed among the league's statistical leaders in different categories.
Where to watch and listen
Fans can watch the game on Altitude or stream it through Altitude+. The radio broadcast will be available on Altitude Sports Radio at 92.5 FM and through the Altitude Sports Radio app.
- Opponent: Calgary Flames
- Location: Ball Arena
- Faceoff: 8 p.m. MDT Saturday
- Broadcast: Altitude and Altitude+
- Radio: 92.5 FM and the Altitude Sports Radio app
Saturday's meeting gives Colorado a chance to build on its home win over New Jersey while adding another result to the season series with Calgary. The Avalanche already has a decisive victory against the Flames this season, but the teams will meet again in Alberta in April. For now, the focus is on the final game of Colorado's current homestand and whether the offense can sustain the pace it showed during Wednesday's four-goal third period.
