Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Anaheim Ducks 5-1 on Tuesday night, ending the Ducks’ five-game winning streak. Parker Kelly scored twice, Cale Makar had a goal and two assists, and Gabriel Landeskog and Martin Necas also scored for the Avalanche, who have won three straight games. Scott Wedgewood made 27 saves in goal for Colorado, which stayed six points ahead of the Dallas Stars in the Central Division. Cutter Gauthier scored the lone goal for Anaheim, while Lukas Dostal made 21 saves in the loss.

Why it matters

The Avalanche’s dominant performance on the road against a surging Ducks team solidifies their status as the top team in the Central Division. Colorado’s ability to win convincingly on the second night of a back-to-back is an impressive feat, and it keeps them in prime position to clinch the division title and secure home-ice advantage in the playoffs.

The details

The Avalanche jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period on goals by Cale Makar and Martin Necas. Cutter Gauthier briefly got the Ducks back into the game with a goal early in the second period, but Parker Kelly restored Colorado’s two-goal advantage later in the frame. The Avalanche then put the game away in the third period with goals from Gabriel Landeskog and Kelly’s second of the night.

The game was played on Tuesday, March 4, 2026.The Avalanche defeated the Ducks 5-1.
The players

Parker Kelly

Colorado Avalanche forward who scored two goals in the game.

Cale Makar

Colorado Avalanche defenseman who had a goal and two assists.

Gabriel Landeskog

Colorado Avalanche captain who scored a goal in the third period.

Martin Necas

Colorado Avalanche forward who scored a power-play goal in the first period.

Cutter Gauthier

Anaheim Ducks forward who scored the lone goal for the Ducks.

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What they’re saying

“We must have been ready to go from the start. That’s a tough building to play in, and we were able to get the lead and keep it. That’s a big two points for us.”

— Cale Makar, Avalanche Defenseman (Colorado Avalanche website)

What’s next

The Avalanche will next face the Dallas Stars on Friday, March 7, 2026, in a crucial Central Division matchup.

The takeaway

The Avalanche’s dominant performance on the road against a surging Ducks team underscores their status as the top team in the Central Division. Colorado’s ability to win convincingly on the second night of a back-to-back demonstrates their depth and resilience, putting them in prime position to clinch the division title and secure home-ice advantage in the playoffs.