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Tomas Tatar scores first goal as a member of the Colorado Avalanche

December 12, 2023 / 9:54 AM MST / CBS Colorado

Tomas Tatar has scored a lot of goals in the NHL, more than 200 in fact, but it wasn't until Monday night at Ball Arena that the veteran forward scored one while wearing a Colorado Avalanche sweater.

Tomas Tatar of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates with his teammates after scoring against the Calgary Flames in the first period at Ball Arena. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images

Tatar's goal came late in the first period against the Calgary Flames. Ross Colton and Frederik Olofsson recorded assists and Tatar scored from in close.

The Avs signed the 33-year-old to a one-year contract in the offseason. Last year Tatar played for the New Jersey Devils and had 20 goals and 28 assists.

The Avalanche wound up defeating the Calgary Flames 6-5.

Jesse Sarles

Jesse Sarles manages the web content and publishing operations for CBS Colorado. He writes articles about Colorado news and sports in and around the Denver area.