Weekly Cupcakes – Avs suffer their second regulation loss

Colorado Avalanche News

• The Colorado Avalanche suffered their second regulation time defeat this season. They lost to Patrick Roy’s Isles on Thursday night. [ESPN]
  
• Bednar was unimpressed with a controversial call that ended the Avs point streak during the Isles game. [Sports Illustrated]
  
• Colorado won against the New York Rangers in overtime. [The Hockey News]
  
• Colorado then won against the Flyers for their second road win in a row. [NHL]
  
• Martin Necas is showing his worth this season, this could be a break out year. [Sports Illustrated]
  
• The Avs are on a historic pace this season. [Forbes]
  
  

News Around the NHL

• NHL’s Heritage Classic heading to Winnipeg for face-off between Jets and Canadiens. [CBC]
  
• NHLPA is more concerned about the quality of the ice than the size of the Olympic ice. [Sportsnet]
  
• Will Edmonton Oilers use the NHL’s new nuclear option on under-performing veterans? [Edmonton Journal]
  
• Why Jaxon Cover is the 2026 NHL Draft’s most interesting prospect. [Daily Faceoff]

• NHLPA grant provides North Bay North Stars hockey program with $10K in new gear to allow players with intellectual or developmental disability to get on the ice. [CTV News]

• Milan Olympics officials downplay sluggish sales amid hockey rink construction delays and ice concerns. [Daily Mail]
  
• ‘Possibility’ that NHL players won’t be going to Winter Olympics after all, Bill Daly warns. [Toronto Sun]