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Flames Host the Avalanche on Losing Streak

The Flames face a favored Avalanche team that scored 45 power-play goals last season and arrives with three players listed out.

  • On Thursday, The Calgary Flames host The Avalanche in Calgary, Alberta, seeking to end an 0-3 start to the season. The Avalanche enter the contest with a 2-1 record.
  • Last season, The Flames finished with a-48 goal differential, scoring 208 goals while allowing 256. Conversely, The Avalanche won 32 road games throughout their campaign.
  • Injuries affect both teams, with Jonathan Huberdeau remaining out for The Flames due to a hip injury. The Avalanche will also be missing Logan, Georgii Merkulov, and Trent Miner.
  • Oddsmakers favor The Avalanche at-243 over The Flames at +194. The Avalanche previously excelled on special teams, recording power-play goals on 263 total chances while averaging 3.2 chances per game.
  • This matchup serves as a critical test for both squads as they look to establish consistency early in the season. The Flames pursue their first win, while The Avalanche aim to solidify their performance.
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Flames host the Avalanche on losing streak

Colorado Avalanche (2-1, in the Central Division) vs. Calgary Flames (0-3, in the Pacific Division) Calgary, Alberta; Thursday, 9 p.m. EDT LINE: Avalanche -243, Flames +194; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The Calgary Flames will try to stop their three-game slide when they play the Colorado Avalanche. Calgary went 34-39-9 overall and 23-13-5 at home...

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Durango Herald broke the news on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
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