The Avalanche have some injuries ahead of their road trip. Their victory on Tuesday put them 10 points up on the rest of the NHL. Also, looking back at a phenomenal month for the Red Wings, and an assessment of Tom Fitzgerald’s time as Devils GM.

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — January 2.

Colorado Hockey Now

The Avalanche ended 2025 with a bang against the struggling St. Louis Blues. And with that performance, they opened up a comfortable cushion on the rest of the NHL for the top seed.

READ MORE: 10 Takeaways: Avalanche Enter 2026 With a 10-Point Cushion For Top Seed (+)

Also, two injuries were announced. One of them missed the game on Wednesday, and the other was injured in that game. Both are on the road with the Avs.

READ MORE: Two Avalanche Forwards Suffer Injuries, Will Travel With Team

Around The NHL

New Jersey Hockey Now: What experts are saying about the tenure of Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Yegor Chinakhov talks new opportunity with Penguins.

Detroit Hockey Now: It’s been 15 years since the Red Wings have had a month like they what they accomplished in December. They were the second best team in the league behind Colorado.

Florida Hockey Now: Matthew Tkachuk won’t play in the Winter Classic after all.

San Jose Hockey Now: Macklin Celebrini talks MVP chants and making Team Canada as a teenager.


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