Colorado Avalanche Power Play Spark, Winnipeg Jets Strike Back at Ball Arena

The Colorado Avalanche moved to 48-14-10 with 2 points, while the Winnipeg Jets improved to 31-30-12 with 4 points after a 4-2 game at Ball Arena. The Colorado Avalanche vs Winnipeg Jets match summary starts with the Avs putting 23 shots on net and the Jets answering with 21 shots while finishing with an empty-net goal.

First period

The Colorado Avalanche opened the scoring with 1 goal in the first period, and the Jets matched it with 1 of their own as the teams left the period tied. The Avs registered 23 shots in the game and got a 3-shot night from Cale Makar while the Jets leaned on 32 hits to establish their forecheck. The Burgundy and Blue finished the night even at 50 percent on faceoffs, with 29 faceoffs won and 29 lost.

Second period

The Avs’ pivotal sequence came on the power play, where they went 1-for-2 with 1 shot and 2 power-play assists as part of their 2 goals total. Brock Nelson, one of the game’s 3 stars, produced 1 goal on 3 shots for Colorado, and Parker Kelly added 1 goal on 4 shots to account for the other Avs finish. The Jets added 1 goal in the second period at even strength, and Winnipeg’s even-strength line produced 4 goals on 20 shots for the game.

Third period

The Jets scored 2 goals in the third period while the Avs were held scoreless in the frame, turning the night on Colorado Avalanche vs Winnipeg Jets key moments that favored Winnipeg late. Colorado goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood finished with 17 saves on 20 shots against, while Winnipeg’s goaltending line showed 21 saves on 23 shots against and a win credit. Winnipeg’s discipline held Colorado’s power play to 2 opportunities, and the Jets still closed it out with an empty-netter while finishing with 13 giveaways to Colorado’s 14 in a tight puck-management game.

Post-game notes

The post-game report Colorado Avalanche reflected a night where the Avs recorded 22 blocked attempts and 21 hits, while the Jets countered with 16 blocked attempts and 32 hits. Colorado Avalanche post-game interviews centered on an Avs attack that generated 6 total points on 2 goals and a Jets response that totaled 12 points on 4 goals, with Cole Perfetti and Gabriel Vilardi named stars for Winnipeg.

The next Colorado game broadcasts on 03/30/2026 at 8:30 PM EDT, with the Calgary Flames visiting the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, and the viewing options listed as ESPN+ and ALT. Run it back by sharing this article with other Avs fans and sending it to the group chat.