Blackwood Keeps Colorado Within Reach in Philadelphia

Michkov's power-play goal is all the Flyers have to show for a busy opening period against the Avalanche.

Written during the game · 7:41 PM ET. Final was COL 2, PHI 3.

By MA InsightsOctober 19, 2026

Philadelphia has pushed the play, and Colorado has survived mainly because of Mackenzie Blackwood. Through 15:09 played in the 1st, with 4:51 left in the 1st, the Flyers lead 1-0 on Matvei Michkov's power-play goal. Shot attempts are 21-9 and shots on goal 12-5 for the Flyers. They hold an 11-1 edge in high-danger chances. Blackwood has stopped 11 of 12 shots, including 7 of 8 high-danger chances. Colorado trails 0-1 and is still in it.

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