DENVER (AP) — Cale Makar scored two goals, Gavin Brindley had the go-ahead score early in the third period and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 on Saturday night. Mackenzie Blackwood made 14 saves for Colorado,

The Colorado Avalanche (38-10-9, 85 points) come off a rare home-ice loss as they host the Chicago Blackhawks (22-27-9, 53 points) on Saturday night at Denver’s Ball Arena.

Flames forward Nazem Kadri will almost certainly be traded ahead of Friday's deadline, and a reunion with the Avalanche could make sense.

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The Chicago Blackhawks managed only 15 shots on goal Saturday in a 3-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. It was the Hawks’ eighth defeat in nine games.

Cale Makar scored twice, Gavin Brindley also had a goal, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 in Denver on Saturday night.

Necas recorded two assists and put two shots on goal in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Blackhawks.

The Colorado Avalanche visit the Los Angeles Kings after Cale Makar scored two goals in the Avalanche's 3-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks

U.S. Olympian Brock Nelson scored his 30th goal of the season in Colorado's four-goal second period and the NHL-leading Avalanche beat the Utah Mammoth 4-2 on Wednesday night.

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Expert recap and game analysis of the Colorado Avalanche vs. Chicago Blackhawks NHL game from February 28, 2026 on ESPN.