Avalanche Can’t Find Offensive Breakthrough As Jets Take 2-0 Lead

TRENDINGGiants-Rams MNF updatesJayden Daniels updatePreseason NBA Power RankingsMLB playoff pictureCubs' Bregman facial fracturesStory byStory byAvalanche Can’t Find Offensive Breakthrough As Jets Take 2-0 LeadRyan O’HaraTue, September 22, 2026 at 12:54 AM UTC·4 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesLine Combinations: Jets vs. AvalancheThe Winnipeg Jets are set to open their home exhibition schedule on Monday evening, as the Colorado Avalanche roll into town for the first pre-season game to be played at Canada Life Centre this fall.The Hockey News - Winnipeg JetsRecap: Avs Win 4-1 Over Utah in Preseason OpenerThree third period goals and a strong outing by Ilya Nabokov secured the first preseason win for the Avs!SB NationMammoth Falter in Third Period as Avalanche Pull Away in Preseason ClashUtah controlled much of Sunday night’s preseason matchup, but a costly third period allowed Colorado to pull away for a 4-1 victory.The Hockey News - Utah Hockey ClubAdvertisementAdvertisementAvalanche Boss Updates Lineup Plans for First Preseason GamesThe Avs are set to host the Utah Mammoth on Sunday to begin the preseason and know who they are going to dress and who they will not.Colorado Avalanche On SI5 Takeaways: Brindley Among Standouts In Avalanche’s Preseason Opening TriumphIn Sunday’s 2026 preseason opener, the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Utah Mammoth 4-1. Takeaways 1. Head coach Jared Bednar had […]Colorado Hockey NowHamilton, Makar Score In Debuts As Nabokov Shines In Avalanche’s 4-1 WinBeckett Hamilton and Taylor Makar scored in their preseason NHL debuts while Ilya Nabokov made 16 saves as the Avalanche pulled away for a 4-1 win over the Utah Mammoth.The Hockey News - Colorado AvalancheCale Makar's Status Updated Ahead of Avalanche's First Two Preseason GamesThe veteran defenseman now knows his fate to open the preseason.Colorado Avalanche On SIDeen’s Daily: Avs Win Preseason Opener; Brindley Impresses; Nabokov ShinesThe Colorado Avalanche won their first preseason game of the season, and several players impressed the coaching staff. Among them […]Colorado Hockey NowAvalanche Prospects Steal The Show And Give Jared Bednar Plenty To Think AboutColorado’s young prospects stole the spotlight Sunday, giving Jared Bednar and Avalanche fans plenty to like despite the organization’s No. 32 prospect-pool ranking.The Hockey News - Colorado AvalancheWeekly Cupcakes: Sakic commits to remaining Avalanche GMColorado Avalanche News News Around the LeagueSB NationAvalanche Forward Gavin Brindley Is Making His Roster Case EarlyGavin Brindley surprisingly earned a spot on Colorado's Opening Night roster last year, and it looks like he isn't giving that up easily.Colorado Avalanche On SIAndré Tourigny Sounds The Alarm On Mammoth’s Costly MistakesAndré Tourigny explained how costly mistakes and a slow start ultimately doomed the Utah Mammoth in their 4-1 preseason loss to the Colorado Avalanche.The Hockey News - Utah Hockey ClubPenguins/Sabres (preseason) recap: Impressions on the openerLineup The Penguins have a decent enough lineup for the first preseason game. Bryan Rust, Ben Kindel and Kris Letang are among the skaters dressed. Sergei Mursahov gets the start, with the plan to sub him out about halfway through to get Joel Blomqvist some game minutes too. Not much to say about the visiting […]SB NationDevils Down the Islanders, 2-1 in AHL-Heavy Preseason OpenerOne game, one win.SB NationOilers Roll Past Jets 5-2 in Preseason Opener, Babcock Praises Favorite LineEvan Bouchard’s playmaking and Ryan Shea’s sparkling debut ignited Edmonton's offense, while Alex Formenton impressed coach Mike Babcock in a dominant, high-scoring display against Winnipeg.The Hockey News - Edmonton OilersGavin Brindley Knows What He Needs to Do to Stick With AvalancheWhen Gavin Brindley cracked the Colorado Avalanche’s opening-night roster last October, it came as somewhat of a surprise. The Avalanche […]Colorado Hockey NowCanadiens’ B Squad Causes Big Surprise In TorontoOn paper, the Montreal Canadiens should have lost in Toronto on Saturday night, but on the ice, a few players stood out and led them to a 4-1 win.The Hockey News - Montreal CanadiensFlames Fall to Kraken in Preseason Opener: Three TakeawaysThe Calgary Flames opened their preseason schedule Sunday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome, dropping a 4-2 decision to the Seattle Kraken.The Hockey News - Calgary FlamesThree Standouts From Bruins' Preseason Opening WinA variety of contributors helped Boston battle back from a pair of deficits to defeat Washington in a shootout.Boston Bruins On SICanucks Begin 2026 Pre-Season With A 4–2 Loss To The Seattle KrakenBraeden Cootes and Arshdeep Bains scored in the Canucks' 4-2 loss to the Kraken to kick-off the 2026 pre-season.The Hockey News - Vancouver Canucks