Deen’s Daily: Avalanche Highlights; Christmas Wishlists; Red Wings Are Hot

The Avalanche are on an incredible run heading into the holiday break. Also, teams around the league are gauging what they need at the holiday break, and the Red Wings have been on fire in December.

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — December 26.

Colorado Hockey Now

The Avs are 27-2-7 at the holiday break. Here’s how they’re doing it.

READ MORE: 3 Remarkable Avalanche Stats at Holiday Break

In case you missed it, Samuel Girard and Sam Malinski received praise from head coach Jared Bednar following the Avs’ 1-0 victory over the Utah Mammoth.

READ MORE: 10 Observations: Girard, Malinski Take Next Step For Avalanche (+)

Around The NHL

Detroit Hockey Now: What a difference a year makes. The Red Wings’ December record is a big reason why they’re among the top teams in the Eastern Conference.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The five things Pittsburgh needs most at the holiday break.

Boston Hockey Now: What presents are under the Bruins’ trees?

Philly Hockey Now: Three things on the Flyers holiday wishlist.

Vegas Hockey Now: The Christmas wishlist for Mitch Marner, Mark Stone, and the rest of the Golden Knights.