Despite poor performance and results from their goaltending, Avalanche players and coaches remain committed to focusing on their process.

In the world of hockey, there's a common saying that suggests the sport should actually be called "goalie." It's a nod to the often overlooked and underappreciated position that can make or break a team's success. This saying seems especially fitting for the Colorado Avalanche, considering the challenging circumstances they've faced thus far. However, the team remains optimistic and believes that their goalie situation will improve.

Avs forward Logan O'Connor shared his thoughts on the team's performance so far, saying, "To be honest, I think we're actually playing some pretty good hockey. Last game was really good, and there are definitely things we can clean up. Our rush coverage and zone defense need some work, but overall we've done a pretty good job, especially in the last game, of keeping our opponents to the outside."

O'Connor also noted that the team has been creating plenty of offensive chances and playing well on that end of the ice. However, they could benefit from getting more traffic in front of the opposing goalie to create more scoring opportunities. Despite their 0-2 record, there are still many positives to take away from their performance.

Early in the season, it's important to remember that small sample sizes can be misleading. However, there are some statistics that suggest O'Connor, coach Jared Bednar, and the rest of the team are on the right track. The Avs have scored eight goals in their first two games, a solid start. This is even more impressive considering they were missing several of their top forwards in both games.

Defensively, the advanced statistics also show promise. The Avs have allowed the third-fewest shot attempts per 60 minutes in the league and have the second-fewest CA/60 on the penalty kill. However, they are currently allowing the most goals per 60 at 5-on-5 and second-most on the penalty kill. While this is not solely on the goalies, it is a significant factor.

Looking at the numbers, it's clear that the Avs have made significant improvements defensively compared to the previous season. They have improved in areas such as expected goals for percentage, shot attempts against, and scoring chances against. However, there is still room for improvement, especially in defending against counter-attacks.

Coach Bednar acknowledged that there were some significant defensive lapses in the first game against the Vegas Golden Knights but was pleased with the team's progress in the second game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. He also noted that some of the goals allowed were not high-quality scoring chances and that the goalies are expected to perform better.

Despite their slow start, Bednar remains confident in his team's ability to turn things around. He emphasized the importance of developing good defensive habits and believes that this will ultimately lead to better results on the ice.

Injuries have also been a factor for the Avs, with key players like Devon Toews and Miles Wood missing practice. However, the team is staying positive and focusing on the process rather than the results. As Bednar pointed out, if the team was 8-6 and lost two games in a row, it wouldn't be a cause for concern. So, they are taking this early part of the season as an opportunity to work on their game and improve.

As for the goalies, Bednar stated that Alexandar Georgiev will likely start in the next game against the New York Islanders. The team's expected goals for percentage is in the top 10 in the league, but they have been outscored 10-4. The goalies will need to step up and make more saves to help turn things around for the team.

While it may be frustrating for the team to start the season with two losses, there is a sense of urgency and determination to improve. Bednar believes that this drive will only benefit the team in the long run. And with key players expected to return from injury soon, the Avalanche remains confident that they can turn things around and have a successful season.

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