Deen’s Daily: Avs Depth Rising; Another UFA Off the Market; Surging Canes

The Avalanche had different standout performers on Sunday night. Also, another UFA from the 2026 class is off the market, and the Carolina Hurricanes are climbing up the ranks.

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

Colorado Hockey Now

The Avs’ 4-1 victory over the New York Islanders wasn’t the Nathan MacKinnon show. In fact, the NHL’s leading point producer did not get on the scoresheet.

It was the depth and goaltending that had a night.

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Around The NHL

Los Angeles Hockey Now: Adrian Kempe is the latest UFA to sign before next July 1.

Boston Hockey Now: The battered Bruins lost to the surging Hurricanes.

Detroit Hockey Now: The latest on some of the current and former Red Wings.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: What we’ve learned about this season’s Penguins. They are surprisingly second in the NHL in regulation wins behind the Avs. Pittsburgh has 10, Colorado 12.