The Avs take on Minnesota after defeating another Central Division rival. The Red Wings find themselves in good company since the start of the month. Also, Jacob Fowler lands a career first, and Denver Barkey gets his first.
All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — December 21.
Colorado Hockey Now
Josh Manson was an animal against the Winnipeg Jets on Friday. His teammates said it, his coach said it, and he knows it.
Here’s how he pulled off a vintage Manson game and was the focal point of a Central Division rivalry match against Winnipeg.
READ MORE: 10 Observations: A Fight, Two Assists and Josh Manson Owning the Night (+)
Around The NHL
Detroit Hockey Now: The Red Wings are hanging around with the big boys since the start of December after defeating Washington in a first of a home-and-home between the two clubs. Deroit is tied with Dallas and behind only Colorado and Minnesota for the best record in December. That’s some pretty solid company.
And the growth of Moritz Seider has a lot to do with it.
Montreal Hockey Now: Welcome to the Jacob Fowler show. The Habs rookie has his first career shutout and second carer win.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Both of Fowler’s NHL wins have come against the Pens, who are in total freefall after this loss.
Philly Hockey Now: Denver Barkey is the talk of the town in Philadelphia after an excellent debut to his NHL career. He’s got an A+ hockey player name.
Chicago Hockey Now:Â From bad to worse in Chicago. Already without Connor Bedard, Frank Nazar is now on the sidelines as the Hawks suffer another loss.
