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The Colorado Avalanche (51-16-10) and the Calgary Flames (32-36-9) meet in Denver, Colorado on April 9, 2026 at Ball Arena, starting at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Avalanche sit in first place and the Flames are 14th in the Western Conference.
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Flames vs. Avalanche: April 9 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
- Time: 9 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Venue: Ball Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Avalanche's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.73 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.48 | 1st |
| Shots | 33.5 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 25.9 | 5th |
| Power Play % | 17.55% | 26th |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.16% | 1st |
Flames' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.57 | 30th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.17 | 24th |
| Shots | 28.2 | 11th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.7 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 16.59% | 31st |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.57% | 15th |
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Flames vs. Avalanche Top Players
Avalanche
- One of Colorado's top offensive players this season is Nathan MacKinnon, who has recorded 123 points in 76 games.
- Martin Necas has 37 goals and 57 assists for Colorado to compile 94 total points (1.2 per game).
- With 75 points through 73 games (20 goals and 55 assists), Cale Makar has been an important part of Colorado's offensive efforts this season.
- Across 43 games played, Scott Wedgewood has a goaltending record of 29-5-6. During those games, he's allowed 85 goals while recording 952 saves.
Flames
- Morgan Frost has scored 21 goals (0.3 per game) and put up 20 assists (0.3 per game), contributing to the Calgary offense with 41 total points (0.5 per game). He takes 1.7 shots per game, shooting 16.2%.
- Mikael Backlund has racked up 41 points this season, with 16 goals and 25 assists.
- Calgary's Matthew Coronato is among the leaders on the team with 41 total points (17 goals and 24 assists).
- Dustin Wolf has a 22-27-3 record this season, with an .895 save percentage (33rd in the league). He has 1,295 saves, and has given up 153 goals (3.1 goals against average).
Flames vs. Avalanche Injury Report
Avalanche
Cale Makar: Out (Upper Body),
Nazem Kadri: Out (Finger)
Flames
Jonathan Huberdeau: Out For Season (Hip),
Samuel Honzek: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Kevin Bahl: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Joel Hanley: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Jake Bean: Out (Undisclosed)
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Avalanche's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4/2026 | Stars | W 2-0 | Away |
| 4/5/2026 | Blues | L 3-2 | Home |
| 4/7/2026 | Blues | W 3-1 | Away |
| 4/9/2026 | Flames | - | Home |
| 4/11/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
| 4/13/2026 | Oilers | - | Away |
| 4/14/2026 | Flames | - | Away |
Flames' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/2/2026 | Golden Knights | L 6-3 | Away |
| 4/4/2026 | Ducks | W 5-3 | Away |
| 4/7/2026 | Stars | L 4-3 | Away |
| 4/9/2026 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 4/11/2026 | Kraken | - | Away |
| 4/12/2026 | Mammoth | - | Home |
| 4/14/2026 | Avalanche | - | Home |