The Colorado Avalanche secured a 3-2 overtime victory against the New York Rangers, but coach Jared Bednar was not impressed, describing the performance as “unimpressive.” Despite the win, Bednar criticized his team for having too many passengers and not enough contributors on the ice. The game-winning goal came from Devon Toews just 4:23 into overtime. Bednar did acknowledge the strong performance of goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood, who made 27 saves in the game. Blackwood has been a reliable addition to the team since being acquired from the San Jose Sharks last month in exchange for Alexandar Georgiev. With a record of 9-2-1 with Colorado, Blackwood has been an instrumental player in the Avalanche’s recent success.
Although the Avalanche continue to show resilience with their 14th comeback victory of the season, Bednar’s criticism highlights the need for more consistent contributions from all players. As the team pushes forward in the season, they will need to address the issues raised by Bednar to ensure they maintain their momentum and secure more convincing wins in the future.
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