The Avs are back in action and still without their top goalie. Buffalo found their offense, and the Red Wings impressed with another big win in their division. Also, Gary Bettman spoke following the Board of Governors meeting, and the conditions of the Winter Olympics’ main hockey venue is becoming a concern.
All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — October 16.
Colorado Hockey Now
After more than 72 hours between the conclusion of last game and the start of tonight’s matchup in Columbus, the Avs are finally back in action to close out a two-game road trip.
If they beat Columbus, it’ll be their second time in three seasons that they start the year without a regulation loss through five games. They started the 2023-24 season 6-0-0 and the 2024-25 season 0-4-0.
They’re going to keep riding Scott Wedgewood. But the latest update about Mackenzie Blackwood makes it seem like they’re getting close to having a tandem again.
READ MORE: Blackwood Recovering Well, Unlikely to Play This Week
Here’s how things unfolded for the Avs in Buffalo on Monday.
READ MORE: 10 Observations: There’s No Stopping the MacKinnon and Necas Duo
Around The NHL
Board of Governors: Mark Spector, in his Wednesday notebook, gave an update on where things stand with the build out for the main rink in Italy that will be used for the upcoming Winter Olympic Games. It sounds like time is running out on being able to test the building before the tournament begins in February.
Detroit Hockey Now:Â The Atlantic division has had some interesting games so far this season. On Wednesday, the desperate Buffalo Sabres went crazy on the Ottawa Senators. They let in four goals, but doubled them up, earning their first victory of the season by a final score of 8-4.
Meanwhile, in Detroit, the Red Wings found a way to win, defeating the defending champion Florida Panthers without one of their top forwards.
Florida Hockey Now: It’s another loss for the Cats, after yet another long-term injury was announced.
Montreal Hockey Now: Exploring a potential contract extension for Mike Matheson.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Is Kyle Dubas’ roster strategy backfiring or on target?
