Deen’s Daily: Blackwood’s Big Save; Help on the Way; Stars Keep Fighting

Mackenzie Blackwood made a crucial save on Sunday and has help on the way. Also, the Dallas Stars keep fighting to catch the Avs.

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — December 8.

Colorado Hockey Now

The Avs got a big power play goal and then got a masterful performance from Mackenzie Blackwood in the third period to secure two points in Philadelphia on the second half of a back-to-back.

READ MORE: The Aftermath: Power Play, Blackwood Spark Another Avalanche Victory

Blackwood’s biggest save of the 14 shots he faced in the third period was on Trevor Zegras.

The NHL’s best shootout specialist got a penalty shot in the third period with an opportunity to tie the game up at 3-3.

Blackwood was up for the task, and it helped secure the win.

READ MORE: 10 Observations: Blackwood Made Biggest Save In Toughest Moment

Blackwood has started four of five games, and has ended each of the last five games.

That likely won’t be the case on Tuesday, as it appears that Scott Wedgewood is heading towards a return after missing three games with an injury.

READ MORE: Miner Sent Back to AHL, Wedgewood Return Imminent?

Around The NHL

Florida Hockey Now: The Panthers got a second win in consecutive days, defeating the same Islanders that doubled up Colorado on Thursday. Florida will be at Ball Arena on Thursday, which will also be the second half of a back to back after playing in Utah on Wednesday.

Detroit Hockey Now: The Red Wings are getting depth scoring from two of their older veterans on the team.

Philly Hockey Now: Travis Konecny was the Flyers’ best player. He wanted more than just a strong performance against the Avs.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Penguins blew it late against the Dallas Stars, allowing a game-tying goal with less than two minutes remaining in regulation before falling in the shootout.