The story

The Avalanche beat the Flames 7-3 in a game the chances had about even, 2.7 expected goals to 2.5. The Avalanche scored five straight at one stage. Three points for Nathan MacKinnon: one goal and two assists. Cale Makar had three points, two goals and one assist.

• Nathan MacKinnonBig night

  Three points for Nathan MacKinnon: one goal and two assists. His goal stood up as the winner. That was his third goal of the season. It finished 7-3 for the Avalanche.

• Cale MakarBig night

  Cale Makar had three points, two goals and one assist. That was his third goal of the season. He played 22:17 and had two shots on goal. The Avalanche beat the Flames 7-3.

• Devin CooleyRough night

  Devin Cooley allowed 7 goals on shots worth 2.7 expected goals. That is 4.3 more than an average goalie would have given up. The Flames lost 7-3 to the Avalanche.

• Mikael BacklundVolume

  Mikael Backlund had 11 shot attempts. Eight reached the net and one went in. He came in averaging 6.7 attempts a game. The Flames lost 7-3 to the Avalanche.

• Jaden SchwartzTwo goals

  Jaden Schwartz had two goals. He has 3 goals this season. He played 13:51 and had two shots on goal. It finished 7-3 for the Avalanche.

• Devon ToewsTwo goals

  Devon Toews scored twice. He has 2 goals this season. He played 18:54 and had three shots on goal. It finished 7-3 for the Avalanche.