Avalanche need to put latest no-show behind them as they face Predators

Nestor Quixtan writes that the Colorado Avalanche must deliver a bounce-back performance against the Nashville Predators at Ball Arena following a flat loss to Columbus. Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar has hinted at lineup adjustments after what the writer described as the team's worst showing of the season. Quixtan emphasizes that establishing consistency and recovering strong defensive fundamentals are vital moving forward.

The writer argues that Colorado must better support goaltenders Scott Wedgewood and MacKenzie Blackwood by cutting down on high-danger chances and avoiding turnovers. Quixtan also suggests potential lineup adjustments for Bednar, including keeping Nazem Kadri as the second-line center ahead of Brock Nelson and possibly splitting defensive pairing Cale Makar and Devon Toews.