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Flames beat Avs 5-3 to win opener for first time since 2009

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson, right, checks Calgary Flames forward Dillon Dube, center, while goalie Pavel Francouz watches during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, in Calgary, Alberta. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP) Colorado Avalanche goalie Pavel Francouz, left, and forward Lukas Sedlak, center, look on as Calgary Flames forward Elias Lindholm scores during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, in Calgary, Alberta. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP) Colorado Avalanche goalie Pavel Francouz, right, defends against Calgary Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, in Calgary, Alberta. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP) Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon celebrates a goal with forward Mikko Rantanen, center, and defenseman Devon Toews during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, in Calgary, Alberta. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP) Colorado Avalanche goalie Pavel Francouz, left, and defenseman Devon Toews, right, cover the puck as Calgary Flames forward Elias Lindholm digs for it during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, in Calgary, Alberta. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP) Calgary Flames forward Tyler Toffoli, right, celebrates a goal against the Colorado Avalanche with Rasmus Andersson during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, in Calgary, Alberta. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP) Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon watches as the puck crosses the line as Calgary Flames forward Mikael Backlund, center, and defenseman Noah Hanifin watch during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, in Calgary, Alberta. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)
Flames beat Avs 5-3 to win opener for first time since 2009