Monday night in the NHL belonged to the comeback teams and the late-game finishers. The Colorado Avalanche erased a two-goal deficit to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2, the Detroit Red Wings pulled away late to beat the Florida Panthers 5-3 in Sunrise, and the Calgary Flames held on for a 2-1 win over the San Jose Sharks. The NHL Monday roundup from November 2, 2026, delivered special teams deciding tight games, young players reaching milestones, and streaks changing direction in a single period.

Key Points

• Colorado trailed 2-0 before scoring the final five goals in a 5-2 win over Chicago, with Nazem Kadri and Jaden Schwartz scoring twice each.
• Detroit beat Florida 5-3, as Justin Faulk scored the go-ahead power-play goal late in the third period and Daniil Tarasov made 23 saves against his former team.
• Calgary edged San Jose 2-1, with William Stromgren scoring the winner at 9:14 of the third period and Adam Klapka recording his first two-point game of the season.
• Colorado extended its winning run to a season-best three straight games, while Chicago lost a third game in a row and six of its last seven.
• Carter Mazur scored his first NHL goal in his 18th career game for Detroit, and Emmitt Finnie sealed the win with an empty-net goal with three seconds left.

What Happened

In Chicago, the Avalanche looked in trouble early. The Blackhawks built a 2-0 lead, but the game turned completely after that. Colorado scored five unanswered goals, taking control in the second period and never giving it back. Kadri scored the go-ahead goal on the power play at 13:38 of the second period, and Schwartz added his second of the night with just 10.6 seconds remaining in the period, giving the visitors breathing room heading into the third. Devon Toews contributed a goal and an assist, including an empty-net goal, as Colorado closed out the 5-2 victory.

For Chicago, a night that had started with promise ended with the Blackhawks chasing the game for most of the final two periods.

In Sunrise, Florida, the Red Wings and Panthers traded momentum before Detroit found the decisive moment late. Faulk scored the go-ahead goal on the power play with 17:52 remaining in the third period and also added an assist in the 5-3 win. Tarasov, facing his former club, stopped 23 shots and held firm as Florida pushed for an equaliser. Mazur opened his NHL goal account in his 18th career game, a milestone moment in a road win, and Finnie added an empty-net goal with only three seconds left on the clock to settle the result.

Calgary's night was tighter still. The Flames beat the Sharks 2-1 in a game decided by a single third-period goal. Klapka recorded his first two-point game of the season, and Stromgren scored the winner at 9:14 of the third period. In a low-scoring contest, that goal was enough: Calgary protected the lead for the remaining minutes and left with two points from a game in which neither side could pull away.

Background and Context

Early November is when NHL seasons start to take shape: teams have played enough games for streaks to matter, but the standings remain close enough that a single week can move a club several places. Colorado's road form had been a concern during its three-game slide away from home, so ending that run with a comeback win carried weight beyond the two points, while Detroit's win in Florida showed a team finding ways to win tight games late.

For Chicago and San Jose, the results underlined how fine the margins are. The Blackhawks led 2-0 and still lost by three goals, while the Sharks stayed within one goal throughout but could not find the equaliser after Stromgren's winner.

NHL Monday Roundup: Comebacks, Milestones and Tight Finishes

The theme running through this NHL Monday roundup was timing. Colorado's comeback was built in the second period, when Kadri's power-play goal changed the feel of the game and Schwartz's late-period strike removed any doubt about which team carried the momentum into the third. Detroit's decisive sequence came later, with Faulk's power-play goal in the final period turning a close game into a win that was only sealed in the last seconds. Calgary's winner arrived in the middle of the third period, early enough to defend but late enough that San Jose had little room to respond.

Individual milestones added to the night: Mazur's first NHL goal in his 18th career game, Klapka's first two-point game of the season, Tarasov's 23 saves against his former team, and Toews' goal and assist capped by an empty-net finish.

Reactions

The results will be read differently in each dressing room. Colorado can point to resilience, having scored five straight after trailing 2-0 on the road, while Chicago faces questions about game management after letting a two-goal lead slip away entirely. Detroit's late win showed a side whose power play and goaltender delivered together, Calgary looked comfortable protecting a narrow third-period lead, and San Jose will know that staying close does not move a team up the standings.

Why It Matters

Results in early November rarely decide playoff races, but they do shape them. Colorado's third straight win puts the Avalanche in a stronger position than a week ago, Detroit's road win does similar work for the Red Wings, and Calgary's narrow victory keeps the Flames moving in the right direction. For Chicago, the concern is the pattern: losing six of seven, including a game in which the team led 2-0, points to a side struggling to close out games.

What Happens Next

All six teams now turn to their next fixtures with Monday's lessons fresh. Colorado will look to extend its season-best winning streak, Chicago needs a quick response to stop a three-game slide, Detroit will aim to carry its late-game sharpness forward, and Florida will want to turn a competitive home performance into points. Calgary will hope Klapka's two-point night signals a run of form, while San Jose will look for the extra goal that would have turned a narrow loss into at least a point.

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the NHL scores on Monday, November 2, 2026?

Colorado beat Chicago 5-2, Detroit beat Florida 5-3, and Calgary beat San Jose 2-1.

Who scored twice for Colorado against Chicago?

Nazem Kadri and Jaden Schwartz each scored two goals in the Avalanche's 5-2 comeback win.

Who scored Detroit's go-ahead goal against Florida?

Justin Faulk scored the go-ahead power-play goal with 17:52 left in the third period, and Emmitt Finnie added an empty-net goal with three seconds remaining.

Who scored Calgary's winner against San Jose?

William Stromgren scored the winner at 9:14 of the third period, with Adam Klapka recording his first two-point game of the season.

What does Colorado's win mean for its winning streak?

The victory gave Colorado a season-best three straight wins and ended a three-game road losing streak.

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