For the first time this season, the Colorado Avalanche traveled to Calgary, Alberta, to face the Calgary Flames. After a strong opening period from the Flames, the Avalanche took over in the second ...

Nathan MacKinnon had three second-period assists to regain the NHL points lead, Martin Necas scored twice and added an assist and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Calgary Flames 4-2 on Thursday night.

"We gotta be more committed to playing that defensive game, and defend hard. Those seams in the defensive zone, there’s guys getting behind us. We’ve got to find that commitment to play hard D, and ...