The Avalanche’s top two centermen both scored in their first Olympic game. Also, a look at the Penguins and Flyers’ seasons to date, and a strong start to the Olympics for the Montreal Canadiens too.
All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — February 13.
Colorado Hockey Now
It sure feels like the Canadians and Americans are on a collision course for a Gold Medal matchup. And if they get there, both of the Avalanche’s top two centermen would have likely played significant roles for their nations.
At least that was the case on Thursday.
Team USA was dominant and set the tone from the start of their group match against Latvia. As their fourth-line center, Brock Nelson played a huge role in that.
READ MORE: Brock Nelson Stars In Opening Match For USA
Earlier in the day, Nathan MacKinnon found the back of the net in a one-sided Canadian victory over Martin Necas and Czechia. MacKinnon drove play on his line at five-on-five while also being a key piece of the star-studded Canada power play.
READ MORE: MacKinnon, Canada overpower Necas and Czechia
Around The NHL
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Penguins Report Card at the Olympic break: High grades and missed chances.
Montreal Hockey Now: Juraj Slafkovsky was excellent on the first day. Nick Suzuki also scored on Day 2.
Philly Hockey Now: Top 5 Flyers before the Olympic break this season.
Detroit Hockey Now: Moritz Seider played a whopping 26+ minutes in his Olympic debut.
