The Colorado Avalanche fell to the Winnipeg Jets in a preseason game, with Georgii Merkulov recording the lone goal for the home team. The Jets’ offense was driven by contributions from Fabian Lysell and Brett Kulak, who each added an assist, while the Avalanche’s netminder faced the brunt of the pressure. The matchup at Canada Life Centre marked an early test for both squads ahead of the regular season. Details on the performance of the starting goaltender and any standout defensive plays remain to be explored.

The Avalanche lost 3-1 to the Winnipeg Jets in preseason action at Canada Life Centre on Monday. Georgii Merkulov scored for Colorado while Fabian Lysell and Brett Kulak each posted an assist. In net ...