The Avalanche are starting to get concerned with their power play. Two future Hall of Famers will face each other for the first time in Detroit. Also, the Devils got embarrassed, the Habs scraped out a big divisional victory, and San Jose’s young superstar is about to get the call of his life.
All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — December 31.
Colorado Hockey Now
The Avalanche’s power play was abysmal against the Los Angeles Kings. Still, the Avalanche came away with a 5-2 victory, but they’re starting to get concerned about how things are playing out on the man advantage.
Jared Bednar believes in his group. But the frustrations are starting to show from the head coach.
READ MORE: 10 Takeaways: Bednar is Concerned and Frustrated With Struggling Avalanche Power Play (+)
Around The NHL
New Jersey Hockey Now: The Devils absolutely choked against a Maple Leafs team missing Auston Matthews, William Nylander, Chris Tanev, Anthony Stolarz, and other notable pieces. And it wasn’t a great outcome for Nico Hischier either.
Montreal Hockey Now: The Habs and Panthers played scoreless hockey for more than 50 minutes. Then the Panthers scored twice, but the Habs still pulled out a miraculous two points. What a game.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now:Â The first win for Stuart Skinner as a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins was a big one. It came against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Detroit Hockey Now:Â For the first time ever, three-time Stanley Cup champions and longtime teammates Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews will go head to head.
San Jose Hockey Now: Team Canada’s roster will be revealed this morning. But reports already have Macklin Celebrini as a member of their roster.
