Avalanche Edge Flyers 3-2 as Makar Scores Two Goals

The Philadelphia Flyers saw their modest three-game winning streak come to an end on Monday night, as they fell 3-2 to the Colorado Avalanche. The game, played at the Flyers’ home arena, was marked by a strong performance from Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar, who scored two goals to lead his team to victory.

Makar’s goals were his seventh and eighth of the season, highlighting his impressive start to the campaign. He scored in the first and second periods, with Casey Mittelstadt adding another goal in the third period to give the Avalanche a 3-0 lead before the Flyers mounted a late comeback.

Owen Tippett and Tyson Foerster scored for the Flyers in the third period, narrowing the gap to 3-2. However, the Avalanche held on to secure the win, which was their fourth in five games. The game was also notable for an injury to a referee, who was stretchered off the ice.

The loss leaves the Flyers with an 8-9-2 record, while the Avalanche improved to 10-9-0. The Flyers have three more games left on their current homestand.