Cale Makar’s 400th career NHL game headlines Thursday’s Avalanche-Blue Jackets matchup, as Colorado looks to extend its winning streak behind the continued dominance of Nathan MacKinnon and Martin Nečas.

Valeri Nichushkin scored two goals, Scott Wedgewood stopped 22 shots and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 on Thursday night. Nichushkin scored in the second period on a tip-in and added an empty-net goal with just under two minutes left to cap the Avalanche's fourth win in five games (4-0-1) to open the season.

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar is about to play in his 400th NHL game as the Avs take on the Columbus Blue Jackets. The reigning Norris Trophy winner,

Nathan MacKinnon scored twice and Scott Wedgewood made 28 saves as the Avalanche defeated the Buffalo Sabres 3-1 at KeyBank Center on Monday. Cale Makar posted a goal and an assist while Martin Necas added two helpers.

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Colorado Avalanche defenseman Brent Burns has joined a historic club, playing in his 1,500th NHL game and earning a shoutout from the NHL.

BOTTOM LINE: The Buffalo Sabres host the Colorado Avalanche in a non-conference matchup. Buffalo had a 36-39-7 record overall and a 23-15-3 record in home games last season. The Sabres scored 265 total goals last season (3.2 per game on 27.8 shots per game).

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Brent Burns pursues the puck in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Utah Mammoth, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Utah Mammoth center Jack McBain,