The TRUTH Behind the Avs' Power Play Struggles to Start the Season & Is It FIXABLE!?

The Colorado Avalanche power play is under the microscope after going 0-for-13 since opening night despite starting the 2026 NHL season 4-for-5 with the man advantage. We break down the Avs’ predictable zone entries, lack of high-danger chances, TJ Hughes’ role on the top unit, and why Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and Martin Necas haven’t been able to generate consistent results. With Colorado also allowing two shorthanded goals, is it time for Jared Bednar to shake up PP1 and give players like Artturi Lehkonen, Brock Nelson or Nazem Kadri a bigger role? The Avalanche have too much offensive talent for these struggles to continue, but is the power play actually fixable? AJ Haefele & Rudo break down the TRUTH behind the Colorado Avalanche Power Play.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Avs Power Play

0:42 - 0 For 13

2:07 - Zone Entry Problems

3:05 - Chance Creation Issues

3:18 - TJ Hughes Role

5:51 - Hughes Best Chance

6:38 - Bednar’s Longer Leash

7:02 - Power Play Changes

8:35 - Second Unit Success

9:04 - Alarm Bells Ring