So, Tuesday night in Columbus was hardly what Colorado Avalanche fans want to see.
While the Avs were playing on back-to-back nights, the complete and utter meltdown in the second period was simply unacceptable, paving the way for an embarrassing 7-2 loss.
And that’s precisely what head coach Jared Bednar manifested following the game. The veteran coach made it clear that he’s unhappy with the situation and that something has to give.
All right, fair enough. But what can Bednar realistically do?
The tools coaches typically employ in such situations are line changes, healthy scratches, and reduced ice time.