# Avalanche Preview: Colorado Turns Towards Devils After Flyers Upset

> Colorado Avalanche faces New Jersey Devils after Flyers upset.
- Title: Avalanche Preview: Colorado Turns Towards Devils After Flyers…
- Summary: Colorado Avalanche faces New Jersey Devils after Flyers upset. Colorado Avalanche will play New Jersey Devils next in NHL after Philadelphia Flyers lost…
- Keywords: avalanche, colorado, devils, flyers, nhl, regulation game, shootout, sports, Preview, Turns, Towards, Upset
- Source: Colorado Avalanche On SI — https://si.com/nhl/avalanche/onsi/news/avalanche-preview-colorado-turns-towards-devils-after-flyers-upset
- Published: 2026-10-20T20:00:01+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: avalanche, colorado, devils, flyers, nhl, regulation game, shootout, sports
## Avalanche's First Test
Colorado Avalanche faces Philadelphia Flyers after Flyers lost their first regulation game this season.
## Flyers' Struggles
Flyers struggled to generate offense and led the league in shots on goal allowed before Monday's game.
## Devils' Offensive Edge
New Jersey Devils outshot opponents in every game this season, presenting a defensive challenge for Avalanche.
## Devils' Defensive Flaws
Devils are 4-4 with a minus-2 goal differential despite aggressive puck play.
## Jake Allen's Record
Jake Allen has a 3-2 record with .876 save percentage and 3.18 goals-against average in eight games.
## Scott Wedgewood's Performance
Scott Wedgewood showed strong performance despite losing in shootout against Dallas Stars.
## Injury Concerns
Avalanche bottom-six players face injury challenges with Logan O'Connor returning Friday.
## Key takeaway

Colorado Avalanche will play New Jersey Devils next in NHL after Philadelphia Flyers lost their first regulation game of the season.