Avalanche struggle in goaltending, fall 6-3 to Maple Leafs at Ball Arena

The Colorado Avalanche lost 6-3 to the Toronto Maple Leafs on October 10, suffering their first home defeat of the season. Despite outshooting the Maple Leafs 33-22, goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood's performance was criticized after allowing five goals on 22 shots. Head coach Jared Bednar emphasized the need for Blackwood to make key saves, particularly during troubling second periods, where he has conceded multiple goals. The Avalanche's power play continues to struggle, going scoreless in their last 13 opportunities. The team will face the Dallas Stars next in a back-to-back matchup, which may influence their goaltending decisions going forward.

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