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Colorado Avalanche's Power Play Struggles Threaten Playoff Hopes

2/12/2026

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The Colorado Avalanche have a 15.1% power play, the worst in the National Hockey League (NHL), jeopardizing playoff prospects and putting Jared Bednar (head coach of the Colorado Avalanche) under pressure.
This power-play weakness echoed last season's struggles against the Dallas Stars, contributing to their playoff exit.
Coaching changes have been implemented to address the power-play issue.
Addressing the issue is crucial for success in upcoming games.

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Story summary

The Colorado Avalanche have a 15.1% power play, the worst in the National Hockey League (NHL), jeopardizing playoff prospects and putting Jared Bednar (head coach of the Colorado Avalanche) under pressure.
This power-play weakness echoed last season's struggles against the Dallas Stars, contributing to their playoff exit.
Coaching changes have been implemented to address the power-play issue.
Addressing the issue is crucial for success in upcoming games.