Colorado Avalanche Blown Out by Columbus Blue Jackets Amidst Coach’s Frustration
The Colorado Avalanche suffered a 7-2 blowout loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on the road. Goaltender Scott Wedgewood was blunt about his performance, calling it "not good," while head coach Jared Bednar expressed significant frustration with the team's inconsistency…
Colorado Springs Pueblo, CO, November 3, 2026 —
The Colorado Avalanche experienced a significant defeat, falling 7-2 to the Columbus Blue Jackets in a road game. The outcome marks a disappointing performance for the Avalanche, highlighting issues with consistency and game starts that have become a point of concern.
Following the game, Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood offered a candid assessment of his own play, stating it was “not good.” This self-critique underscores the team’s struggle to maintain a strong defensive front during the match.
Head coach Jared Bednar also voiced his considerable frustration regarding the team’s recurring pattern of inconsistent play and slow starts. “We’ve had a lot of these types of starts to games,” Bednar noted, expressing a clear dissatisfaction with the team’s ability to begin matches with the necessary intensity and focus. He indicated that the team’s performance trends are unacceptable and that he plans to implement changes to his coaching approach in an effort to address these persistent problems. The specifics of Bednar’s impending coaching adjustments were not detailed.
The 7-2 scoreline reflects a lopsided contest where the Blue Jackets were able to capitalize on opportunities, leading to a substantial margin of victory. The loss for the Avalanche points to deeper issues that the coaching staff intends to confront directly. The team’s ability to rectify these inconsistencies and improve their game starts will be critical as the season progresses. The contractor’s name for the venue was not provided. The exact date of the game was not provided. The location, beyond being an away game for the Avalanche, was not specified.
Story summarized from the original created by Evan Rawal on gazette.com, see more information here.
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