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Avalanche Crush Blues 6-1 in Dominant Performance
4 Oct
Summary
- Roy and Necas scored 23 seconds apart in a four-goal second period.
- Martin Necas recorded two goals and an assist in the win.
- The Colorado Avalanche defeated the St. Louis Blues 6-1.
The Colorado Avalanche secured a commanding 6-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night. Nicolas Roy and Martin Necas were instrumental in the win, scoring two goals just 23 seconds apart during a pivotal four-goal second period.
Martin Necas had a standout performance, netting two goals and contributing an assist. This follows his career-best 100-point season in 2025-26. Nathan MacKinnon also contributed significantly with three assists, already accumulating five points in the early part of the season.
Cale Makar, who recently signed an eight-year contract extension, also featured prominently. The Avalanche’s offense overwhelmed the Blues, with goals also coming from Josh Manson and Artturi Lehkonen. St. Louis managed only a single goal from Dalibor Dvorsky.
Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington struggled, allowing six goals for the second consecutive game against Colorado. Mackenzie Blackwood was solid in net for the Avalanche, making 25 saves, but the Blues' offense was largely contained, managing only 11 shots through the first two periods.
