The Flames carried the play in the first period as they scored on a 5-on-3 powerplay for the third game in a row. But the visiting Avalanche would tally three in a dominant second period en route to a 4-2 victory at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

The Calgary Flames hosted Cale Makar and the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night, and the visitors won 4-1. Unfortunately for the home team, who had a 1-0 lead, the Avalanche never gave up. Their relentless attack turned the tables midway through the contest with three second-period goals.