During a press conference, Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar backed goaltender Alexandar Georgiev after a challenging start to the season. Following a 6-4 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, where Georgiev conceded three goals on nine shots, Bednar conveyed his confidence in Georgiev’s ability to recover.
Despite the Avalanche’s 0-2-0 record, fans are concerned about whether Georgiev could be replaced again. Bednar acknowledged the frustration but reaffirmed that Georgiev is still the team’s starting goalie.
“I get that there’s a level of frustration, but [Georgiev], he’s our guy. He’s our starter. “I have full faith that he has the ability, the talent, the work ethic to bounce back and win us hockey games. It’s a mental game right now,” Bednar said (via NHL.com).
The coaching staff plans to support Alexandar Georgiev during this challenging period. Coach Jared Bednar emphasized that it’s still early in the season, urging the team to concentrate on improvement rather than dwelling on past performances.
In the season opener against the Vegas Golden Knights, Georgiev allowed five goals on 16 shots in an 8-4 loss. Justus Annunen entered as relief, stopping two out of four shots but couldn’t alter the outcome. On Saturday, Annunen again took over for Georgiev and managed to stop most shots, but Bednar maintains that pulling Georgiev isn’t the solution; the team needs to unite to tackle their challenges.
Frustration was evident, particularly from star player Nathan MacKinnon, who smashed his stick against the bench after the Blue Jackets scored an empty-net goal. The Avalanche now strive to regroup and enhance their performance, keeping faith in their core players, including Georgiev.
Georgiev’s performance is crucial for the Colorado Avalanche‘s recovery as they currently sit at the bottom of the Central Division with two losses. Utah leads the division with three wins, while Dallas and Winnipeg each have two wins.
Georgiev’s numbers need to improve for the Avalanche to regain their footing, with a save percentage of 680 and an average of 7.5 goals allowed per game. Last season, he had a 897 save percentage and a 3.02 goals-against average.
Coach Bednar expressed his frustrations about the slow start but reminded everyone that there’s still a long season ahead. “You don’t want to be digging holes and then trying to climb out of them, but it’s a long year,” he stated, according to NHL.com. “Everyone wants to come out, put on a good show, play to their best ability in front of our fans.” If Georgiev and the team can improve, they could have a chance to rise in the standings.
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