The Colorado Avalanche hit the road for a two-game road trip without three of their depth forwards. The Florida Panthers are suddenly scoring a ton of goals and hat tricks are becoming a common theme in all their games. Also, the Connor Hellebuyck saga continues with another chapter.

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — October 18.

Colorado Hockey Now

The Avalanche are not practicing today ahead of their flight to Philadelphia. Three of their forwards didn’t make the trip, which ends Tuesday in New Jersey.

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Also Read:Three Avalanche Forwards Will Miss Upcoming Two-Game Road Trip

Around The NHL

It appears the Connor Hellebuyck saga is taking another turn in the coming days, according to Elliotte Friedman.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Penguins are ready to trade some veterans, according to a report from Elliotte Friedman.

Montreal Hockey Now: The Habs won a big divisional game, and Mr. Saturday Night delivered once again

Philly Hockey Now: Another injury strikes the Flyers’ lineup. But one game before meeting the Avs, they finally won!

Florida Hockey Now: So much for those early season struggles, eh? The Panthers won again and got another two (!!) hat tricks. That’s four in the last three games, and three consecutive games with a natural hat trick.

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New Jersey Hockey Now: The Devils fell back into old habits and it cost them two points against a division rival.

Detroit Hockey Now: The Red Wings waived a defenseman and followed it up by completing a comeback against the San Jose Sharks.