The Colorado Avalanche ended the preseason with a 2-0 loss to the Utah Mammoth, finishing 2-2. Colorado dressed mostly Colorado Eagles players and only 11 forwards; Utah scored both goals in the first period, including one on a power play.
Jack McBain opened the scoring after a Colorado faceoff-coverage breakdown left a rebound near the net; Logan Cooley added a power-play goal. Utah outshot Colorado 35-25. Kevin Stenlund’s apparent third-period goal was disallowed for goaltender interference.
Taylor Makar’s night ended before the second period, but no official reason was given. Zach L’Heureux also missed both games that weekend; the article did not give a reason. Colorado is scheduled to open the regular season against the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 8 p.m. MT on TNT.
