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Preview: The Avs Face the Floundering Flyers in Philly Tonight

The Colorado Avalanche arrive in Philadelphia for a brief two-game road trip, looking to build momentum after a strong weekend that included a split against Dallas and a dominant five-goal comeback win over Pittsburgh. The Avs, currently sitting at 5-2-1 on the season, will face a struggling Flyers team (1-6-3) that has shown early-season inconsistency.

Mackenzie Blackwood has been a key performer for Colorado, securing wins in both games against Dallas and Pittsburgh, while Martin Nečas and Artturi Lehkonen have provided crucial offensive contributions. The Avalanche’s power play, however, remains a work in progress, and new assistant coach Brett McLean—replacing David Hakstol—will aim to revamp the unit as Jared Bednar’s team continues to refine its game plan.

Meanwhile, T.J. Hughes made his NHL debut with a goal against Pittsburgh, capitalizing on a perfect pass from Nathan MacKinnon, while Bednar has emphasized the need for sustained effort across all 60 minutes of play.

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