Jared Bednar was not having it postgame. The Avalanche gave up eight goals against the last-place Canucks and Mackenzie Blackwood was in goal for six of them. Also, an update on the Western Conference wildcard race.

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — April 2.

Colorado Hockey Now

I don’t think this is the time of the year when you can take nights off. The Avalanche did, and they looked discombobulated in the process. The result, an 8-6 loss to the 32nd ranked Vancouver Canucks.

Blackwood was one of 20, as Bednar said. He wasn’t the whole problem. But his play right now is still a concern.

We heard from Bednar ahead of the Vancouver game about the status of Cale Makar. It sounds like it’s not that bad, and the defenseman will be back before the postseason.

Around The NHL

Florida Hockey Now: The injuries keep piling on for the Florida Panthers, as they lose two more guys.

Montreal Hockey Now: The Habs are on the rise, just as the Leafs take a massive step back. Can Montreal learn from Toronto’s season?

Philly Hockey Now: David Juricek is already on his third NHL franchise, and the Flyers are hoping to unlock him. His extension is a bargain deal with an opportunity to do that.

Detroit Hockey Now: The Red Wings have key pieces playing hurt, and it might be part of the reason why they’re not producing.

Vegas Hockey Now: Checking in on the standings in the Pacific Division at the start of April.

San Jose Hockey Now: The Sharks get another two points and stay in the race. Right now, they’re trailing only the Los Angeles Kings for the last spot in the Western Conference.