The Avalanche finally lost in regulation, ahead of their first back-to-back of the season. Also, Montreal loses a forward for several months, the Flyers are seeing early returns from Trevor Zegras, and the Red Wings completed a statement comeback victory in regulation.
All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — October 26.
Colorado Hockey Now
The Avs lost in regulation for the first time on Saturday. This morning, they’ll get a chance to rebound with an early 11 a.m. MT puck drop. Only problem is, the Devils are on fire, and it’s likely going to be a challenging game, especially on the tail end of a back-to-back.
Suddenly, the Avalanche, who started 5-0-1, are winless in their last three games.
READ MORE: The Aftermath: Wedgewood Starts Again, Avs Suffer First Regulation Loss
Around The NHL
Montreal Hockey Now:Â The impact of the long-term Patrik Laine injury for the Habs. Is his spot with Team Finland at the Winter Olympics in jeopardy?
Detroit Hockey Now:Â Alex DeBrincat scored his first of the year at the biggest moment of the game. And the Red wings completed an insane comeback against the St. Louis Blues.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now:Â The Pens battled back to get a point against the Blue Jackets. But an injury has everyone holding their breath.
Philly Hockey Now:Â Trevor Zegras is slowly figuring things out in Philly. Great news for the Flyers, who could use the offensive production.
Florida Hockey Now: That’s a big bounce back shutout win for the Panthers, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights. Sergei Bobrovsky earns his 50th shutout of the season.
Boston Hockey Now: A’s all around for the Bruins skaters, who managed to hold the Avs to just two goals in a game where Colorado fired more than 80 shots toward Jeremy Swayman. Colorado had 33 shots, and the Bruins skaters still got in front of more than that.
