October 17th 2024.
The 2024-25 season has not been kind to the Colorado Avalanche thus far. Despite only being four games in, the team has already been hit with the unfortunate string of events known as Murphy's Law. Injuries, a failed comeback attempt, and moments of being outmatched have resulted in the Avs' first 0-4 start since 1998-99. However, amidst the struggles, there were glimmers of hope and resilience shown by the team.
The game against the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night at Ball Arena was a rollercoaster of emotions for the Avalanche. The shorthanded team, missing five key players, looked overmatched in the first half of the game. However, they showed determination and desperation in the final 30 minutes, ultimately falling short with a 5-3 loss. Defenseman Josh Manson acknowledged the team's effort, saying, "I think we all wanted to see some desperation."
One of the bright spots for the Avalanche this season has been their power play, which scored three goals against the Bruins. However, their penalty kill has struggled, allowing two tap-in one-timers for Boston. Coach Jared Bednar expressed his disappointment in the team's penalty kill, but also recognized the challenge of having new players adjust to their system. He also praised goaltender Alexandar Georgiev, who had an excellent stretch in the second period, keeping the game from becoming a rout.
Despite the loss, there were some positives for the Avs. Rookie Matthew Steinberg made his NHL debut and made an impact with a big hit and a fight against former Avalanche defenseman Nikita Zadorov. The team also saw strong performances from key players such as Cale Makar, Mikko Rantanen, and Nathan MacKinnon, who each had three points.
However, the game ended on a disappointing note for the Avalanche, as a potential tying goal was thwarted by an unfortunate bounce off MacKinnon's stick, resulting in an empty-net goal for Boston. The Avs will need to regroup and address their issues, regardless of who is missing from the lineup.
One area of improvement for the Avalanche is their penalty kill, which currently ranks last in the league. Bednar acknowledged this and emphasized the importance of the team's top players stepping up and leading by example. He also provided an update on injured player Miles Wood, who was being evaluated after the game.
Despite the rough start to the season, Bednar remains optimistic about his team's potential, especially if their top players continue to perform at a high level. The Avs will need to continue to work hard and make adjustments as they aim to turn their season around. Fans can stay updated on all the latest Avalanche news by signing up for the Avalanche Insider.
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