How Colorado reclaims control after a game 1 wake‑up call from Vegas
The Drive breaks down the Avalanche’s gut‑punch loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, a night where Colorado’s odds dropped fast, the defense collapsed, and Scott Wedgewood struggled behind a blue line that gave him no help. Zach Bye even changed his series prediction to Avs in 6, while Phil Lindsay remains confident — but not without concern.
The guys dive into how the Avs can recover without Cale Makar, what the defense must fix immediately, and whether the goaltending can elevate enough to cover the massive hole Makar leaves behind. This wasn’t just a loss — it was a warning shot that exposed real vulnerabilities.
Game 2 now becomes a pressure test for the entire roster.
EPISODE BREAKDOWN —
How the Avs’ odds plummeted after the Game 1 loss
How the Avs adjust without Cale Makar anchoring the blue line
Which players must elevate immediately to stabilize the defense
What this loss reveals about the matchup with Vegas
How Colorado rebuilds confidence heading into Game 2
Avs fans — jump in the comments:
Where your confidence level sits now
What the Avs must fix first
And who needs to step up with Makar out
