Avalanche look to improve after losing to Predators, hosting Devils next
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 9:25 PM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
The Colorado Avalanche, with a record of 6-5-1, are seeking to overcome a troubling start to the season following a 6-2 loss to the Nashville Predators. Coach Jared Bednar highlighted persistent issues, especially on power plays and defense. Captain Gabriel Landeskog emphasized the need for improved urgency in their play. The Avalanche prepare to face the New Jersey Devils at home as they aim to find consistency. Nicolas Roy could return from injury, which may help bolster the squad.
- •Avalanche lost 6-2 to Predators in their last game.
- •Team has a record of 6-5-1 through 12 games.
- •Power play conversion rate at 17.9%, ranked 23rd in the league.
- •Captain Landeskog stresses urgency in team performance.
- •Nicolas Roy expected to return from injury soon.
- 9:25 PMYahoo Sports — A Stanley Cup favorite, Avalanche searching for ways to break out of an early season funk
"(AP) — Jared Bednar passed on making his squad rewatch a recent breakdown-filled 6-2 loss in Nashville.“I’m going to show them how bad we were.
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