A Stanley Cup favorite, Avalanche searching for ways to break out of an early season funk

The Colorado Avalanche, considered a Stanley Cup favorite, are struggling through an early-season slump in the NHL. Head coach Jared Bednar chose not to make his team rewatch a recent 6-2 loss to the Nashville Predators, though he acknowledged the poor performance. The Avalanche were most recently in action against the New Jersey Devils on October 20, 2026, with Gabriel Landeskog scoring in the first period.