The penalty kill was excellent in Vegas for the Avalanche. John Gibson made his return to Anaheim with the Red Wings and the Bruins provided an update on their injured centerman.

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — November 1.

Colorado Hockey Now

The Avalanche were in Vegas on Friday and walked out with two points. It was primarily thanks to an excellent performance from Martin Necas offensively, Scott Wedgewood between the pipes, and a very deep PK group that didn’t let the many penalties the team took get in the way of another victory.

The team flexed its PK depth and went to work on the road.

READ MORE: 10 Observations: The Avalanche Flexed Their PK Depth in Vegas

Around The NHL

Detroit Hockey Now: John Gibson returned to Anaheim for the first time since being traded to the Red Wings.

Boston Hockey Now: Lower-body injury will keep a Bruins center out for a few weeks.

Philly Hockey Now: The Flyers are embracing a pack mentality, and it seems like everyone is fitting in. Especially Trevor Zegras.

New Jersey Hockey Now: Three scary Devils trends through the first 11 games of the season.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The latest Penguins Mailbag. Keep an eye out for the next CHN Mailbag!


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