The Avalanche improve to 3-0-1 through the first week of the season.
The team wasn't at their best in an early afternoon matchup in Buffalo on Monday, given the short turnaround from Saturday's game against the Dallas Stars.
Despite being outplayed early, the Avalanche secured a 3-1 victory, thanks to the dominant performance of Nathan MacKinnon and Martin Necas.
MacKinnon and Necas were the difference, elevating Colorado after a sluggish start.
Colorado will have two nights off before taking on the Columbus Blue Jackets on the road on Thursday to close out their road trip.
Author's summary: Avalanche win 3-1 against Buffalo.