Nathan MacKinnon, Jared Bednar, and the Colorado Avalanche must get back on track. Following four consecutive losses in the 2025-26 NHL season, the Avs head coach voiced an honest statement on rookie goaltender Trent Miner.

Early in his NHL career, Miner has been put to the test. With Colorado battling through the absence of injured goalie Mackenzie Blackwood, the 24-year-old netminder has been tossed into the fire. However, he was put up for a big test as MacKinnon and the Avs faced the red-hot New Jersey Devils, who have won eight in a row.

Despite a solid effort from Miner, the Avalanche lost in overtime to the Devils by a score of 4-3. After the game, Bednar was asked about the young goaltender’s showing. On that note, the Stanley Cup-winning bench boss delivered a clear statement on

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