Deen’s Daily: Landeskog’s Olympic Status; Nylander Facing Fine?; Strange Malkin Sequence

The Avalanche are back in the winning column. William Nylander didn’t play, but could be facing a fine from the league. Also, the latest on Gabe Landeskog and his status for the upcoming Winter Olympic Games.

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

Colorado Hockey Now

The Avalanche bounced back in a massive way on Sunday, defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs on the road to open a four-game road trip.

READ MORE: Postgame Wrap: Nelson Records Hat Trick, Lifts Avalanche to Bounceback Victory

Following the game, head coach Jared Bednar shared the latest on Gabe Landeskog’s status.

Will he be able to play for Team Sweden?

READ MORE: ‘It’s Going To Be Tight:’ Bednar Shares Update on Landeskog’s Olympic Status

Saturday was the first anniversary of the Martin Necas and Jack Drury for Mikko Rantanen traded.

READ MORE: One Year Later, the Impact of the Rantanen for Necas Trade Lingers for the Avalanche (+)

Around The NHL

William Nylander: During the Avs and Leafs game, the TSN camera panned to the Leafs pressbox, which showed several of the injured Leafs skaters, including Dakota Joshua, William Nylander, and Chris Tanev.

Nylander caught wind of the camera and flipped the middle finger with a smile on his face. None of his teammates found it funny. Now, the league is looking into punishing him for it.

The NHL is looking at this William Nylander incident, per sources. It's possible the #leafs forward will face punishment for flipping the middle finger at the broadcast camera during today's game.

Nylander has since apologized, calling it a "moment of frustration." pic.twitter.com/rmitPYDyd2

— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) January 26, 2026

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: This was quite the scene. At the end of the Penguins game, Evgeni Malkin looked like he collapsed in pain after someone bumped his shoulder on the bench. It appears to not be an issue, according to Dan Muse.

San Jose Hockey Now: The Sharks teased a reimagined SAP Center to season ticket holders over the weekend.

Chicago Hockey Now: The Blackhawks are going younger with their top six in an attempt to spark their lineup.