Denver Post · Dec 14, 2025
As Jared Bednar tries new line combos, Avalanche keeps winning
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)This edition of the Colorado Avalanche has been so consistently good that Jared Bednar, often a tinkerer when he’s looking for a spark, hasn’t needed to turn the line blender on very often.
After starting 31 consecutive games with the same top line, the Avs’ top trio had a new look Saturday night in a 4-2 win against the Nashville Predators. Well, new to start a game, anyway.