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Kiszla: Avs coach Jared Bednar must make bold decision to split up Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen after 3-1 loss to Kraken

Proactive or Panic? The decision to shake up the lineup of his top six forwards after one bad loss is why the coach of your NHL defending champs gets paid the big bucks.

Mikko Rantanen (96) of the Colorado Avalanche scores a goal against Philipp Grubauer (31) of the Seattle Kraken in the first period at Ball Arena during Game 1 of the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs on April 18, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Mikko Rantanen (96) of the Colorado Avalanche scores a goal against Philipp Grubauer (31) of the Seattle Kraken in the first period at Ball Arena during Game 1 of the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs on April 18, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
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By | mkiszla@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Jared Bednar has a tough decision to make. Does he break up his top line, splitting Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen before frustration sets in against Seattle?
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