The Avalanche traveled to Carolina without its No. 1 goalie. They also learned that three more of their forwards are heading to the Olympics, one of whom is a little bit off the radar. Also, the Rangers got a big performance out of one of their top guys in the Winter Classic.
All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — January 3.
Colorado Hockey Now
Friday was as newsworthy a day as the Avalanche have had in a while. And it seems like they’ve been in the news quite a bit lately. The latest was a sudden injury announcement for goalie Mackenzie Blackwood, who won’t be available for at least the upcoming three-game road trip.
READ MORE: Avalanche Place Mackenzie Blackwood on IR
There were also more rosters revealed for the upcoming 2026 Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
Brock Nelson was part of the 4 Nations Face-Off, and now he’s heading to the Olympics.
READ MORE: Brock Nelson Lands Spot on Team USA Olympic Roster
We all knew Artturi Lehkonen was heading to the Olympics for Team Finland. But he’s not the only Finnish forward on the Avalanche representing them.
READ MORE: Two Avalanche Forwards Will Represent Team Finland at 2026 Winter Olympics
Around The NHL
Florida Hockey Now: The Panthers gave up five goals and got blown out in Miamo. And Mika Zibanejad was in on ever goal.
Detroit Hockey Now:Â Patrick Kane is two goals away from reaching a big career milestons.
Boston Hockey Now:Â Team USA was eliminated from the World Juniors. But top Bruins prospect, and former Avs draft pick, Will Zellers was one of their best players.
Vegas Hockey Now: The Golden Knights are in a bad place right now as the losses keep piling on.
