The Colorado Avalanche played their fourth straight home game on Saturday night, getting a chance to host a familiar foe to close off their longest season-opening homestand and advance to a 4-0 record.
The Arizona Coyotes came riding high off a win over the Vegas Golden Knights, and hoping to topple the team that beat them out for the final Western Conference playoff spot last season. But despite an incredible goaltending battle between a pair of fascinating starters and a thrilling third period full of action, the Coyotes weren’t able to withstand some of Joe Sakic’s most impressive off-season acquisitions.