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. <\/p>\n
All that and more on this edition of Deen\u2019s Daily \u2014 April 2.<\/p>\n
Colorado Hockey Now<\/p>\n
I don\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n
Blackwood was one of 20, as Bednar said. He wasn\u2019t the whole problem. But his play right now is still a concern.<\/p>\n
We heard from Bednar ahead of the Vancouver game about the status of Cale Makar. It sounds like it\u2019s not that bad, and the defenseman will be back before the postseason.<\/p>\n
Around The NHL<\/p>\n
Florida Hockey Now: The injuries keep piling on for the Florida Panthers, as they lose two more guys.<\/a><\/p>\n Montreal Hockey Now: The Habs are on the rise, just as the Leafs take a massive step back. Can Montreal learn<\/a> from Toronto\u2019s season?<\/p>\n Philly Hockey Now:\u00a0David Juricek is already on his third NHL franchise, and the Flyers are hoping to unlock him. His extension<\/a> is a bargain deal with an opportunity to do that.<\/p>\n Detroit Hockey Now: The Red Wings have key pieces playing hurt<\/a>, and it might be part of the reason why they\u2019re not producing.<\/p>\n Vegas Hockey Now: Checking in on the standings in the Pacific Division<\/a> at the start of April.<\/p>\n