Denver Post · Jan 31
For slumping Avalanche, nearly everything has slipped since historic start
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood (41) is caught behind the net as Montreal Canadiens’ Jake Evans, left, scores during second-period NHL hockey game action in Montreal, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)MONTREAL — One of Jared Bednar’s oft-used metaphors likens a hockey season to a boat, a series of leaks that need to be fixed in time to be in peak working condition for the playoffs.
This Colorado Avalanche season was nearly fissure-free during the first half. After this road trip through Eastern Canada, however, it might be all hands on deck to try and fix everything that has broken down for the Avs.