Deen’s Daily: MacKinnon Unleashed; Battle of Top Teams; Hockey Hall of Fame Induction

Nathan MacKinnon was unleashed during the Avs’ two-game Canadian road trip. How will he do against the surprising Anaheim Ducks? Also, the 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame class was inducted on Monday.

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — November 11.

Colorado Hockey Now

The Avalanche had a marvelous weekend, earning four points in two back-to-back games. In the first one, they lit up the Edmonton Oilers for their biggest road victory in franchise history.

In the second, they were not the better team, but still walked away with an OT win.

In both games, MacKinnon was unleashed. He tore both the Oilers and Canucks to shreds.

READ MORE: 10 Observations: Take a Bow, Nathan MacKinnon

MacKinnon’s nine points in two games earned him an NHL honor.

READ MORE: MacKinnon Earns NHL Weekly Honors

Around The NHL

Chicago Hockey Now: The Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2026 were inducted on Monday. And Duncan Keith’s speech was definitely worth watching if you haven’t seen it. (So Was Joe Thornton’s).

Florida Hockey Now: The Panthers haven’t won much lately, but they scored a big victory against Vegas.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Pens have an underrated player that could be in on the Calder Trophy race.

Philly Hockey Now: Getting things straight with Michkov and Couturier.