The Avalanche had run roughshod over the entire Central Division this season, but when a controversial call cost Colorado their 17-game point streak, HC Jared Bednar didn't hold back his displeasure.

Our Avalanche vs. Blackhawks predictions expect Colorado's early-season dominance to continue in the Windy City.

The Avalanche took their foot off the gas in Philadelphia. They still accomplished their mission, though. It was an ugly third period, but the Avalanche were good enough through the first 40 minutes that it ultimately didn’t matter,

The Philadelphia Flyers host the soaring Avalanche in an afternoon matinee.

Mackenzie Blackwood made 24 saves and Brock Nelson’s power-play goal proved to be a difference maker for the Avs in a 3-2 victory.

Facing the NHL’s best team, and a team that had just two regulation losses this season, the Flyers gave it their all Sunday afternoon but ultimately fell short. They suffered a 3-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche at Xfinity Mobile Arena and now have lost two of their last three games.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Valeri Nichushkin scored the eventual game-winner early in the second period, Nathan MacKinnon had an assist to add to his NHL-leading points total and the Colorado Avalanche hung on for a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday.