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March 11, 2026
Mar 10, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Martin Necas (88) following the loss to the Edmonton Oilers at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

The Avs lost to Edmonton, and Nathan MacKinnon was ejected. Was it the right call? Also, there were several fights around the league in games that affected playoff races.

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — March 11.

Colorado Hockey Now

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a player get a five-minute major for goalie interference. Nathan MacKinnon was ejected late in the second period of Tuesday’s 4-3 loss against the Edmonton Oilers.

Head coach Jared Bednar didn’t agree with it and made that clear postgame.

Also Read:‘It’s Not a Penalty’: Bednar Rips Officials For MacKinnon Ejection

When all of that was said and done, we’re still left wondering, and trying to figure out what goalie interference is.

Also Read:10 Takeaways: We Still Don’t Know What Goalie Interference Is

On a more positive note, Logan O’Connor, who was incredible in the playoffs last year and hasn’t played since, might be back in the lineup soon.

At least that’s what it sounds like.

Also Read:The Latest Logan O’Connor Update Sounds Promising

Around The NHL

San Jose Hockey Now: Fight night in Buffalo! For the second straight game, the Sabres scored a bunch of goals and fought multiple times. They’re really feeling it right now.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Penguins didn’t win and Sidney Crosby didn’t play again. But the captain is getting closer.

Montreal Hockey Now: Another game with fisticuffs, the Canadiens dropped their rival Maple Leafs.

Detroit Hockey Now: If the Red Wings fall out of the playoff picture, this is the game you have to circle on the calendar.

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