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Avalanche rally in Pittsburgh for win as Bednar calls for consistency

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 6:42 AM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Avalanche rally in Pittsburgh for win as Bednar calls for consistency

Summary

The Colorado Avalanche secured a 5-2 victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins on October 16. After falling behind 2-0 in the first period, Colorado scored five unanswered goals to complete the comeback. Coach Jared Bednar acknowledged the team's struggles to start games and emphasized the need for more consistent play over a full 60 minutes. The Avalanche now prepare to face the winless Philadelphia Flyers on October 17.

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By the Numbers

•Avalanche trailed 2-0 before scoring five straight goals.
•Bednar emphasizes need for full-game intensity and discipline.
•Colorado has alternated wins and losses in their last seven games.
•Upcoming game against Philadelphia Flyers on October 17.

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6:42 AMYahoo Sports — Avalanche’s Jared Bednar makes sobering admission after Penguins win

What they're saying

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The Colorado Avalanche have had a fantastic start to the 2026-27 NHL season. Colorado is looking to build upon its phenomenal 2025-26 regular season performance. So far, they’ve picked up big wins. But head coach Jared Bednar is happy with simply winning. The Avalanche came away with a big win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday. Colorado needed […] The post Avalanche’s Jared Bednar makes sobering admission after Penguins win appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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