Colorado Dominates Flames 9-2; Cale Makar Injured

Colorado opened its home slate against Calgary with a commanding victory. The Avalanche beat the Flames 9-2 while suffering an in-game injury to defenseman Cale Makar.

Game overview

The win came after a 4-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets the previous night. This was the first of three regular-season meetings between the teams.

Colorado controlled play from the start. The Avalanche finished with a 49-29 shot advantage.

Scoring and key moments

Jack Drury opened the scoring by converting a rebound off a Parker Kelly shot. Nazem Kadri then scored twice on the power play, both on a 5-on-3, to push the lead further.

Gabriel Landeskog added Colorado’s fourth goal after a setup from Brock Nelson. That goal prompted a goalie change for Calgary, as Dustin Wolf was replaced by Devin Cooley.

Parker Kelly tipped a Cale Makar shot to make it 5-0 late in the first. The Avalanche poured 26 shots on goal in the opening 20 minutes.

Second period

• Brennan Othmann deflected a puck past Scott Wedgewood to cut the deficit to 5-1.
• Nathan MacKinnon scored on a power-play one-timer with under a minute left in the period.

Third period

Martin Necas scored early in the final frame off a MacKinnon feed. Sam Malinski followed with another goal after a stretch pass from Kelly.

Ryan Strome later scored for Calgary, making it 8-2. Artturi Lehkonen finished Colorado’s scoring by winning a puck battle and tucking the ninth goal.

Individual performances and stats

Nazem Kadri had two power-play goals against his former team. Jack Drury and Parker Kelly each finished with one goal and two assists.

The Avalanche outshot Calgary 49-29. Colorado’s depth produced several secondary assists and defensive support.

Injury and goaltending

Cale Makar sustained a hit behind the net in the second period. He played a few more shifts but did not return, listed with an upper-body injury at the third-period horn.

Reports indicate Makar went for further evaluation, likely including imaging. Updates on his status are pending.

Scott Wedgewood and Calgary’s goaltenders, Dustin Wolf and Devin Cooley, each saw action in net during the game.

Looking ahead

Colorado concluded this home stretch with one more game scheduled. The Avalanche host the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday, April 1, with puck drop at 6:30 p.m. MT.

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