Gavin Brindley's third-period tally was the game-winner as the Avalanche defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 at Ball Arena on Saturday.

No matter who won the game Saturday night at Ball Arena, there would’ve been a long list of adjustments made for their next time out.

Markstrom lost his shutout bid with 1:18 left when Pavel Buchnevich scored with goalie Jordan Binnington off for an extra attacker.

Gavin Brindley and Cale Makar both snapped goal-scoring droughts and the Avs grinded out a 3-1 win against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Jacob Markstrom made 25 saves, Timo Meier and Dougie Hamilton had second-period goals and the New Jersey Devils beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 on Saturday to end a five-game losing streak.