Bednar Confident in Blackwood Despite Recent Struggles

The Colorado Avalanche faced a challenging third period against the Philadelphia Flyers, leading to a significant defeat. From the very start, Colorado struggled with puck management, allowing Philadelphia to capitalize quickly.

Key Events of the Match

In a span of fewer than ten minutes, the Flyers scored three goals. Owen Tippett was a standout player, scoring two of those goals, one of which was a shorthanded effort. This performance marked Tippett as the second player in consecutive games to achieve a hat trick against goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood.

Highlight Performances

• Owen Tippett: Scored a hat trick with two goals in the third period.
• Matvei Michkov: Secured the game with an empty-net goal, finishing the night with two goals.

This match was a difficult night for the Avalanche and highlighted the challenges faced by Blackwood in goal. Despite recent struggles, there remains confidence in his abilities moving forward. The team will need to regroup after such a tumultuous performance.