Colorado Avalanche Face Early Season Struggles with 0-3 Start

Key injuries and costly mistakes contribute to Avalanche's winless opening, raising concerns over performance and goaltending.

The Colorado Avalanche have started the season with three consecutive losses, including a 6-2 defeat to the New York Islanders.
Injuries have sidelined key players like Devon Toews and Jonathan Drouin, leaving the team shorthanded and missing over $27 million in player contracts.
Goaltender Alexandar Georgiev has been underperforming, with a 5-on-5 goals-saved above expected of minus-7.7, contributing to the team's defensive woes.
Cale Makar has acknowledged his mistakes, taking responsibility for several goals against, highlighting the team's struggles with turnovers.
Despite the challenges, new players like Calum Ritchie and Casey Mittelstadt have shown promise, providing some offensive spark amidst the difficulties.