The Avalanche's record pace, depth from savvy moves, budget goaltending, and veteran leadership fuel their path to a historic season and Stanley Cup contention.
Colorado Avalanche are on pace for historic 131 points, leading NHL in goals scored and allowed thanks to depth, goaltending, and leadership.
Wild's Jonas Brodin has surgery for lower-body injury, missing Olympics for Sweden with return expected later this season.
Top fantasy hockey adds from the waiver wire, including Nichushkin, Hellebuyck, and more for the January 2026 week.
Key fantasy hockey waiver wire recommendations focusing on Hellebuyck and Nichushkin, covering all positions for the post-holiday stretch.
Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog was injured early in the second period against the Panthers, crashing into the goalpost and needing assistance off the ice.