The Avalanche updated the status of injured forward Gavin Brindley. Also, a deep dive into the hot starts for Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar. And forward Alexandre Texier is going to find a new team very soon.
All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — November 23.
Colorado Hockey Now
The Avs defeated the Nashville Predators to increase their winning streak to eight games. They did it without forward Gavin Brindley, who was injured against the New York Rangers on Thursday. Here’s the latest on Brindley.
As for the game on Saturday, Mackenzie Blackwood, in his fourth start, did something that Scott Wedgewood has not yet done this season.
READ MORE: The Aftermath: Shutout! Blackwood Blanks Predators, Avalanche Win 8th Straight
Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar were incredible in the first 20 games of the season. Here’s how their starts compare to previous seasons.
READ MORE: 20-Game Check-in: How MacKinnon and Makar’s Hot Starts Compare to Seasons Past
Around The NHL
Montreal Hockey Now: The St. Louis Blues and Alexandre Texier are mutually agreeing to terminate his contract. It sounds like the Habs are the frontrunners to land the eventual UFA forward.
Florida Hockey Now: The Panthers tried to mount a comeback but it was cut short. Edmonton wins the Stanley Cup Final rematch.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Another valiant effort, another point missed in OT.
Detroit Hockey Now: The Red Wings don’t always show this level of fight. But when they do, it shows that they can be a playoff team.
