{"id":402068,"date":"2026-01-11T17:49:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T17:49:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/402068\/"},"modified":"2026-01-11T17:49:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T17:49:13","slug":"deens-daily-celebrations-for-miner-and-solovyov-hamilton-drama-atlantic-division-throne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/402068\/","title":{"rendered":"Deen’s Daily: Celebrations For Miner and Solovyov; Hamilton Drama; Atlantic Division Throne"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Avalanche finally used Trent Miner again and he was solid between the pipes. Ilya Solovyov also had a career achievement. Dougie Hamilton drama has taken center stage. Is he next to be traded? Also, a battle for the top spot in the Atlantic Division.<\/p>\n

All that and more on this edition of Deen\u2019s Daily \u2014 January 11.<\/p>\n

Colorado Hockey Now<\/p>\n

The Avs completed the second game of their homestand less than 48 hours before the first one began. They were fortunate to start with a struggling Ottawa Senators team and then have a quick turnaround against the Eastern Conference\u2019s last-place Columbus Blue Jackets.<\/p>\n

Miner got the nod for the second time this season. He earned his first win and shutout. And that wasn\u2019t the only career first.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: Postgame Wrap: Miner, Solovyov Earn Career First in Avalanche\u2019s Shutout Victory<\/a><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a more in-depth breakdown of the game. Colorado never felt like it was in jeopardy of losing this one.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: 10 Takeaways: Ilya Solovyov Is the Happiest Man in Denver (+)<\/a><\/p>\n

Around The NHL<\/p>\n

New Jersey Hockey Now:\u00a0The Devils scratched Dougie Hamilton<\/a> now that Johnathan Kovacevic is back. His agent released a statement; Tom Fitzgerald fired back<\/a>. It feels like this relationship is going to end sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n

San Jose Hockey Now:\u00a0The Sharks fell behind 2-0 and 4-2 against the Dallas Stars. The power play, Tyler Toffoli, and Macklin Celebrini would not be denied. They managed to win it in OT.<\/a><\/p>\n

Detroit Hockey Now:\u00a0The Red Wings were victorious, by a wide margin<\/a>, against their division rival Montreal Canadiens. Detroit has regained the top spot in the Atlantic Division.<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Penguins are winning a lot of games lately, and have even gotten Evgeni Malkin back in the lineup. Unfortunately for Dan Muse\u2019s club, another one of their top forwards is out with an injury<\/a> now.<\/p>\n


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