The Colorado Avalanche have the firepower to overwhelm anyone on any given night. But there are some issues to address, nonetheless.
The Avs certainly have plenty of reasons to feel good about their start to the 2026-27 season. They are scoring at an elite rate, getting production throughout the lineup and have several players finding their stride.
But Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets was a reminder that the club is far from a finished product. And head coach Jared Bednar needs to do something about it.
Colorado entered the game coming off a 5-2 comeback victory over Chicago, extending its winning streak to three games.