Avalanche Top Flames 5-2 Behind Lehkonen
Colorado's Artturi Lehkonen extended a nine-game point streak as the Avalanche beat Calgary at home on Saturday.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Hockey
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Calgary Flames 5-2 on Saturday, with Artturi Lehkonen scoring twice to extend his nine-game point streak. Colorado has won three of its past four games and begins a two-game road trip.
Why it matters
Lehkonen's run and the Avalanche's recent results strengthen Colorado's position as the team heads out on the road. The win also keeps the Avalanche's momentum going against a Western Conference opponent.
Lehkonen has produced nine goals and four assists during his nine-game point streak. Cale Makar recorded four assists against Calgary, while Nathan MacKinnon and Martin Necas each added a goal and an assist.
The players
Artturi Lehkonen
Finnish winger for the Colorado Avalanche who scored twice in the win and is on a nine-game point streak.
Colorado Avalanche
National Hockey League franchise based in Denver that won its home game against the Calgary Flames.
Calgary Flames
National Hockey League franchise based in Calgary that lost 5-2 to the Avalanche.
The details
Lehkonen scored two goals in the 5-2 home win over Calgary. Colorado begins a two-game road trip after the victory, with Chicago the next stop on Monday.
Timeline
Saturday: Avalanche defeat Flames 5-2 at home
Monday: Avalanche visit the Chicago Blackhawks
Season Trajectory
Chicago's loss to Boston and its 4-1 defeat to Detroit leave the Blackhawks having lost five of six games, while Colorado's win keeps the Avalanche on a recent upswing. Patrick Kane became the first American-born player and 21st overall to reach 900 career assists in the Chicago loss.
Lehkonen's nine-game point streak makes him a relevant addition for fantasy rosters heading into Colorado's road games. The Avalanche's two-game trip begins Monday in Chicago, so fans should note the schedule shift.
The takeaway
Colorado's recent wins show how a player on a sustained point streak can carry a team through a short stretch of games, so tracking hot streaks can help inform roster decisions. Watch how the Avalanche perform on the road as their trip continues.
What happens next
The Avalanche visit the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday to begin their two-game road trip.
Further reading
Follow more Hockey coverage for context on the Avalanche's road trip.
