The New Jersey Devils add two regulars for Tuesday’s home clash with the Colorado Avalanche, but must scratch rookie Amadeus Lombardi and veteran Stefan Noesen. Luke Evangelista returns from illness, bringing back his two goals and three points in five games, while Connor Brown makes his season debut after a lower‑body injury, providing a proven penalty‑kill presence (18 goals, 43 points last season). The Devils sit 4‑4‑0 and rank near the bottom in penalty killing, so Brown’s experience is crucial. Lombardi, a fourth‑round pick, has been productive on the fourth line—tied for ninth among NHL rookies in points—but also on ice for the highest opponent expected‑goals rate. The roster shuffle aims to boost scoring and kill efficiency ahead of the Avalanche matchup.
Despite a slew of injuries to stars like Cam York, Rasmus Ristolainen, Travis Konecny, Owen Tippett, Tyson Foerster and Sean Couturier, the Flyers called up Alex Bump, Cole Knuble, Jacob Gaucher and Hunter McDonald and still managed a gritty 3‑2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Oct. 20, 2026. Noel Acciari highlighted the “next‑man‑up” mentality and a simplified, disciplined game plan that limited turnovers and protected the blue line. Matvei Michkov’s one‑man cycle set up his second goal, and the depth players stepped up to earn a hard‑fought win against a top opponent.
The problem with being as good as the Colorado Avalanche were a season ago is that following that kind of performance is virtually impossible. The Avalanche are third in the…
After splitting a pair of 3-2 decisions with the Dallas Stars, the Colorado Avalanche had to have felt ready to tackle a more favorable stretch of the schedule. In a…
The Colorado Avalanche (5-3-1) head to the Prudential Center for a back‑to‑back showdown with the New Jersey Devils (4-4-0) on Oct. 26 at 5 p.m. MT, seeking to rebound from a loss in Philadelphia. Star forward Nathan MacKinnon leads Colorado with 16 points, while Artturi Lehkonen marks his 600th NHL game. Goaltender Scott Wedgewood replaces Mackenzie Blackwood behind the bench. New Jersey relies on Jack Hughes (9 points) and Nico Hischier (4 goals), with Jake Allen expected in net. Both teams aim to spark a strong start to the season.
If Avs GM Joe Sakic is going to make any sort of move, he’s going to have to figure out how to make it cap-compliant.
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Nothing about the Philadelphia Flyers’ start to their 2026-27 season has made sense. One of the team’s most familiar and youngest rosters looked completely disjointed in their first nine games.…
Matvei Michkov scored two goals in a 3-2 Flyers win over the Avalanche on Monday night in South Philly. He would have had a hat trick if he had hit an open net at the end of the game (1:22) – Russian-to-English language jokes aside, Michkov credited his teammates for the victory. “I think this […]
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The Colorado Avalanche (5-3-1) aim for a bounce‑back win against the New Jersey Devils (4-4-0) on Oct. 20 at 5:12 p.m. MT after a lackluster loss to the Flyers. New Jersey, 3‑2‑0 at home and fresh off a defeat by Washington, has outshot every opponent this season, challenging Colorado’s shaky defense. Goalie Scott Wedgewood, 1‑0‑1 in his first three starts, will tend the net, while the Avs dress 11 forwards and seven defensemen, missing a traditional fourth line until Logan O’Connor returns Friday. Injuries to O’Connor, Zachary L’Heureux and Nicolas Roy remain concerns. The game airs on Altitude TV and 92.5 FM.
The Colorado Avalanche stumble in a lackluster loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, prompting a quick turnaround against the New Jersey Devils tonight. While the Flyers’ rookie Matvei Michkov shines, three Avalanche prospects are off to promising starts this season. Meanwhile, the NHL sees Gavin McKenna lift the Maple Leafs over No. 2 pick Ivar Stenberg, and the Rangers claim another home win without their usual leaders. Other league notes include a Penguins’ near‑comeback against Utah, a veteran Devils defenseman scratched, and former Red Wings coach Igor Larianov out of his KHL role.
Even with Monday night's surprising win over the Colorado Avalanche, it has not been a great start to the season for the Philadelphia Flyers. That slow start has already kick-started the rumor mill regarding one of their veteran players, forward Travis Konecny.
The Devils (4-4-0) host the Avalanche (5-3-1) at 7 p.m. EST on Oct. 20 after a disappointing 4-2 loss to Washington that saw them surrender a 4‑1 lead. New Jersey’s recent struggles include letting Ryan Leonard score a power‑play goal and falling apart in the second period, while Colorado dropped a 3‑2 decision at Philadelphia despite a late tying goal by Timo Meier. Coach Keefe expects defensemen Bratt, Glass and winger Luke Evangelista to return, but Brenden Dillon sits out as Kovacevic and Chisholm get more minutes. The matchup could test the Devils’ ability to hold a lead against an aggressive Avalanche squad.
The Philadelphia Flyers snap a losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Monday night, propelled by rookie Matvei Michkov’s two goals and depth players stepping up after injuries to Owen Tippett, Tyson Foerster and Travis Konecny. The game also marks a historic first for the franchise: Mike Knuble and his son Cole both take the ice, the first father‑son duo to suit up for the Flyers. The recap also touches on Connor Hellebuyck’s uncertain return to the Jets, Ivar Stenberg’s start with the Sharks, and Gavin McKenna’s third goal as the Maple Leafs beat San Jose 3-1.
Matvei Michkov sparked a 3-2 upset over the Colorado Avalanche on Oct. 19, giving the Philadelphia Flyers their second win of the 2026‑27 season. The 21‑year‑old scored two goals, including a rebound after a strategic pass and a solo effort that showcased his elite speed and agility. His dominant puck possession and game‑breaking talent turned what many expected to be a three‑goal loss into a confidence‑boosting victory, highlighting Michkov as one of the league’s top young forwards.
Cole Knuble got his first taste of the NHL on Monday night, and he did so with the team he grew up cheering for. The Philadelphia Flyers forward made his NHL debut Monday night against the Colorado Avalanche, continuing a family hockey story that began more than two decades ago. The 22-year-old winger is the
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The Philadelphia Flyers upset the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Oct. 19, 2026. Matvei Michkov starred with two goals, including the game‑tying tally, while the Avalanche’s only response came from Martin Necas and rookie T.J. Hughes, who netted his second straight goal. Colorado’s sluggish start and 16 giveaways plagued a team that should have dominated, prompting coach Jared Bednar to label the effort “sluggish and sloppy.” Netminder Mackenzie Blackhead kept the Avalanche in the game, but the team fell short as the Flyers held on with a late lead. Colorado now heads to New Jersey for the next night’s matchup.
Underdog Philadelphia outlasts Colorado 3-2 on Oct. 20, 2026, thanks to a two‑goal burst from Matvei Michkov. The rookie scores at 7:41 (PP) and 12:23, showcasing elite skating and a spectacular wrist shot, and leads the Flyers with five of their six goals this season. Trevor Zegras fuels all three Flyers tallies, while Noel Acciari nets his first Philadelphia goal and helps a surprise Zegras‑Acciari line become the team’s second‑best unit. Despite limited ice time (14:37), Michkov’s impact sparks a rare power‑play success for a squad long stuck at the bottom of the league rankings.
The Colorado Avalanche stumble in a 3-2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Oct. 19, 2026. Despite outshooting the Flyers 26‑24, Colorado’s sluggish start hands Philadelphia an early power‑play goal by Matvei Michkov, who scores twice, and a second from Noel Acciari. Martin Necas and rookie T.J. Hughes net the Avs’ goals, while Hughes adds a late winner with 5:20 left. The loss drops the Avalanche to 5‑3‑1 overall and 1‑2‑0 in the Eastern Conference, while the Flyers notch their second straight win after a 0‑6‑3 start. Goalie Joseph Woll earns his first win with 24 saves, and a challenged goal stands after a review.
The Colorado Avalanche played an ugly game on Monday night against the Philadelphia Flyers, resulting in a 3-2 loss.
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The Philadelphia Flyers extend their winning streak with a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on October 20, 2026. Matvei Michkov scores twice—once on a power play and later from the high slot—while Noel Acciari adds a goal. Colorado’s Martin Necas and TJ Hughes each net one, but their late surge falls short. The Flyers built the lead early after a bench‑minor power play, held off a strong second‑period Avalanche push, and sealed the win despite an Avalanche power‑play in the third. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood and Joseph Woll make key stops as the Flyers improve to 2‑6‑3.
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The Colorado Avalanche (5-2-1) travel to Philadelphia to face a struggling Flyers squad (1-6-3) on Oct. 19 at 5 p.m. MDT. After a five‑goal rally beat Pittsburgh and a split series with Dallas, the Avs look to capitalize on a new assistant coach, Brett McLean, and a revamped power play. Nathan MacKinnon leads the team with 16 points, while former Flyer defenseman Noah Juulsen now dons Avalanche colors. The Flyers, fresh from a high‑profile off‑season (adding goalies Joseph Woll, Dan Vladar and forwards Noel Acciari, Garrett Wilson), aim to rebound from a dismal start. A win could thrust Colorado ahead of division‑leading Minnesota.
The Flyers hit the ice tonight at 7:00 p.m. against the Colorado Avalanche on NBC Sports Philadelphia (radio 97.5 The Fanatic). Injuries loom: Owen Tippett is out, while Tyson Foerster and Sean Couturier are questionable, prompting recalls of Hunter McDonald, Alex Bump, Cole Knuble and Jacob Gaucher. Projected lineups feature Porter Martone, Matvei Michkov and Noah Cates up front for Philadelphia, and Nathan MacKinnon, Artturi Lehkonen and Cale Makar anchoring Colorado. Key storylines include the Flyers’ reliance on young scorers Michkov and Martone after their recent goal‑scoring burst, and whether the depleted roster can sustain momentum from their first win of the season.
O’Connor had been dealing with a lower-body injury, while also taking time away from the team after his father’s passing.
Evangelista, acquired in a big trade with the Predators before the season, has three points in five games for the Devils.