Colorado Avalanche ring the third-period bell at Canada Life Centre as Winnipeg Jets answer at even strength

The Colorado Avalanche moved to 48-13 with 10 overtime losses and 3 points, and the the Jets moved to 30-30 with 12 overtime losses and 2 points, after a 3-2 finish at Canada Life Centre. The Avs produced 35 shots and 14 hits, while the Jets logged 24 shots and 25 hits in a matchup that went 50-50 on faceoffs.

First period

The Colorado Avalanche vs Winnipeg Jets recap opened with each team scoring 1 goal in the period, and the Avs carried 11 missed shots into the night’s totals. The Avs finished the game with 4 takeaways and 14 giveaways, and the Jets ended with 3 takeaways and 14 giveaways. Nathan MacKinnon recorded 2 goals on 7 shots, and Jack Drury added 1 goal on 5 shots for Colorado.

Second period

The second period ended with 0 goals for both teams, and Colorado’s goaltending line stayed at 22 saves on 24 shots against. Mackenzie Blackwood posted 4 shorthanded saves as the Avs faced 4 Jets power plays, and Winnipeg ended the game with 4 power-play shots and 0 power-play goals. The Burgundy and Blue finished with 24 blocked shot attempts, while the Jets finished with 7 blocked shot attempts.

Third period

Colorado scored 2 goals in the third period, and Winnipeg scored 1 goal in the third period as the game’s Colorado Avalanche vs Winnipeg Jets turning point arrived with Colorado’s 1 power-play goal on 4 opportunities. The Avs’ special teams included 2 power-play shots and a 67 percent power-play faceoff win rate, while the Jets posted a 33 percent power-play faceoff win rate. The Colorado Avalanche vs Winnipeg Jets scoreline review also included Winnipeg’s 22 blocked shots and Colorado’s 7 blocked shots, showing how the closing frame played through traffic and pressure.

Postgame and what’s next

The post-game thoughts Colorado Avalanche ledger showed MacKinnon as the top star and Drury as the third star, while Mark Scheifele was the second star for the Jets. The next broadcast for the Jets at the Avs is scheduled for 7:00 PM EDT on 03/28/2026 at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, with ESPN+ and ALT carrying coverage. Keep it locked for the next game, and share this article with other Avs fans.