Deen’s Daily: Another Shootout Loss; Another Big Red Wings Win; Another Panthers Injury Update

The Avalanche lost in the shootout again. The Red Wings beat the Toronto Maple Leafs for the fourth time in four tries. Also, the Panthers’ list of injuries is still growing, even after the return of Matthew Tkachuk.

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — January 22.

Colorado Hockey Now

The Avalanche had 41 shots but were only able to muster one goal in 65 minutes of play. Still, they secured another point in the standings to open an 11-point lead on the rest of the league.

Lukas Dostal was the main reason why it wasn’t 12.

READ MORE: Postgame Wrap: Avalanche Put 41 Shots on Dostal, Fall 2-1 in Shootout

The trade deadline is still six weeks away and we’re already getting hit with the reports, rumors, and speculation. The latest has the Avs linked to Nazem Kadri.

READ MORE: Report: Avalanche Express ‘Tire Kicking’ Interest in Nazem Kadri

Around The NHL

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: General manager Kyle Dubas did his homework on Ilya Solovyov. Here’s why he acquired the blueliner.

Detroit Hockey Now: Dylan Larkin was the OT hero for Detroit over Toronto. I’m not sure what Easton Cowan was doing on the play that led the goal. But the Wings are now 4-0-0 against the Leafs this season and have swept the season series for the first time since 1995-96.

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— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) January 22, 2026

San Jose Hockey Now: Kiefer Sherwood was very thankful of the Canucks for giving him a chance.

Florida Hockey Now: The injuries are piling on for the Panthers. Defenseman Seth Jones is pulling out of the Olympics because of an injury. Jackson Lacombe will replace him.

Forever Blueshirts: The list of untouchables for the Rangers has one name on it.