The Avalanche got back on track on Saturday. The Red Wings? They’ve fallen into a rut. Also, injury updates, and a big win for the Montreal Canadiens in the Atlantic Divsion.
All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — February 1.
Colorado Hockey Now
The Avalanche closed out their four-game road trip with the same type of solid performance as the one that started it in Toronto.
Mackenzie Blackwood was perfect, and Nathan MacKinnon, without Martin Necas, put the team on his back.
READ MORE: Postgame Wrap: Blackwood, Avalanche Blank Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena
Around The NHL
Detroit Hockey Now: If that was the best the Red Wings could muster against the Avs at home, they might be in for a terrible night at Ball Arena on Monday.
Montreal Hockey Now: The Habs secured a crucial two points, most importantly in regulation, against division rival Buffalo.
San Jose Hockey Now: The Rangers are going to sell, sell, sell ahead of the trade deadline. They picked up a depth piece off waivers from San Jose on Saturday to fill out their lineup.
New Jersey Hockey Now: The Devils had to play Saturday without both of their top two centermen.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: It sounds like Kris Letang will be out a while for the Penguins.
