Mackenzie Blackwood is slowly working his way back to full form. One of the Avs’ 2022 Stanley Cup champions is out long-term. Also, a fluke injury strikes the second-best team in the NHL.
All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — November 15.
Colorado Hockey Now
Mackenzie Blackwood was in goal when the Avs defeated Buffalo on Thursday. But the team’s usual starter needs more games to get back to full form, and those are going to be hard to come by with how well Scott Wedgewood has looked.
More on that, and other things, following the 6-3 victory.
READ MORE: 10 Observations: ‘That’s a Blacky Problem’: What Blackwood Needs To Regain Full Form (+)
Around The NHL
Detroit Hockey Now: Goalie disaster averted for the Wings. Their starter is good to go after leaving Thursday’s game early.
New Jersey Hockey Now: This might be the strangest injury since Joe Sakic and the snowblower (remember that?) Devils center Jack Hughes suffers a fluke injury.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Are the Penguins up for sale? Not so fast, says Gary Bettman.
Philly Hockey Now: The Flyers won and Trevor Zegras was great yet again. But, should they be playing Nikita Grebenkin more?
Montreal Hockey Now: The Habs have two notable injuries with long rehabs.
Vegas Hockey Now: The Golden Knights’ struggles continued, although they secured a point in OT.
