Avalanche Top Flames 5-2 Behind Lehkonen’s Two Goals

The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Calgary Flames 5–2 on Saturday night in Denver.

Artturi Lehkonen scored two goals. Cale Makar recorded four assists. Nathan MacKinnon added a goal and an assist. Martin Necas and Brock Nelson also scored for Colorado.

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Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 25 shots for the Avalanche. Colorado took no penalties. Calgary committed three — including two minors assessed late in the third period.

Brock Nelson left the game early in the second period after being struck on the side of the helmet by a shot from Makar. He skated off under his own power and returned for the third period.

Calgary Flames goaltender Arsenii Sergeev made 29 saves in his second career NHL appearance and first this season. He was recalled from the AHL after Devin Cooley entered injured reserve with a lower-body injury. Joel Farabee and Martin Pospisil scored for Calgary.

The Flames play at the San Jose Sharks on Monday night. The Avalanche play at the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday night.

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