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The DNVR Avalanche Postgame Show dissects a chaotic 8-6 loss to the Vancouver Canucks, calling it one of the weirdest games of the season. Despite a late six-goal comeback, the Avalanche's lack of effort in the first two periods—marked by poor defensive play, weak goaltending from Mackenzie Blackwood, and minimal shot volume—led to a frustrating defeat. The hosts highlight Blackwood's disastrous performance, including multiple soft goals and poor decision-making, while criticizing head coach Jared Bednar for failing to pull him earlier. Though the third-period surge offered some silver linings, including strong performances from Sam Malinsky and Parker Kelly, the overall effort was deemed unacceptable, especially against a weak Canucks team. The hosts acknowledge the game's minimal impact on playoff positioning but stress the need for accountability and urgency as the Avalanche head into a critical matchup against Dallas. The conversation also touches on jersey-related superstitions, the goaltending tandem debate, and the team’s need to maintain intensity even in low-stakes games.
The Avalanche's lack of effort in the first 40 minutes was unacceptable, even against a weak opponent.
Mackenzie Blackwood’s poor performance was a major factor, but defensive breakdowns and poor coaching decisions compounded the issue.
Jared Bednar’s delayed goalie change and late timeout decision were criticized as reactive and ineffective.
Scott Wedgwood’s strong performance in relief suggests he may be the preferred starter for high-pressure games.
The team must maintain intensity and accountability heading into the playoffs, regardless of regular-season standings.
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The Worst Game of the Year
“It ended up being a game where I think there's a decent amount of stuff to talk about. I do think there are some real silver linings you can take from this game, but ultimately, the glaring issues in this hockey game for the Avalanche, they absolutely deserve to lose and they did.”
Blackwood’s Catastrophic Performance
“He's kind of that way. We've talked about that before. You can usually tell on the first two, three shots if it's going to be a Banner Blackwood night or not.”
Coaching and Management Failures
“You give yourself a chance. Instead, you put yourself in the worst position possible for your team and your goaltending.”
The Late Comeback and Its Limits
While the third-period surge offers some hope, the hosts stress that it’s too little, too late. They acknowledge Malinsky and Kelly’s contributions but argue the team’s failure to sustain effort from the start was fatal.
The Bigger Picture: Playoff Readiness
Despite the game’s minimal impact on standings, the hosts stress that the Avalanche must treat every game with urgency. They warn that lack of effort now could haunt them in the playoffs.
“You can't have every facet of your game fall apart like this. And he alluded to if they play like this in the playoffs, it's not going to be a very long run.”
“If you want to win in this league, you have to play that way for 60 minutes. We weren't even close.”
“You give yourself a chance. Instead, you put yourself in the worst position possible for your team and your goaltending.”
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Colorado Avalanche
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Mackenzie Blackwood
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Scott Wedgwood
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Jared Bednar
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Vancouver Canucks
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Sam Malinsky
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Parker Kelly
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Nathan McKinnon
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Dallas Stars
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Bailey Curtis
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