Philadelphia finally got into the win column Saturday, ending a nine-game skid to open the season with a 3-1 victory over Ottawa — the first time all year the Flyers scored three goals in a single game. That breakthrough matters, because Colorado arrives having rattled off five wins in eight games and carrying one of the more dangerous offensive engines in the league. Nathan MacKinnon has 16 points through eight games — 6 goals and 10 assists — and the Avalanche have shown they can score in bunches, putting up seven against Calgary and five against Pittsburgh in recent outings.
Can Philadelphia’s new offensive spark survive Colorado’s elite attack?
For Philadelphia, the question is whether Saturday’s performance was a turning point or a one-night reprieve. Matvei Michkov leads the Flyers with 5 points (4 goals, 1 assist) and has been the most consistent offensive presence on a team that has otherwise struggled to generate. Christian Dvorak and Trevor Zegras have each chipped in 4 points as well, giving the Flyers some secondary production to build around. Colorado’s depth and MacKinnon’s dominance make this a genuine test of whether Philadelphia’s momentum is real.
Game Date: October 19, 2026
Game Time: 07:00 PM ET
TV Channel: Altitude Sports and NBC Sports Philadelphia
Location: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Source: fubo.tv
