Avalanche claim Mike Reilly off waivers from Hurricanes
Reilly has appeared in just eight games this season, but has some significant experience in the NHL.
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Avalanche Acquire Reilly For Help On Blueline
The Colorado Avalanche scramble for blueline depth after Cale Makar's two‑week lower‑body injury and Josh Manson's LTIR stint. On November 15, 2026, they claimed veteran defenseman Mike Reilly off waivers from the Carolina Hurricanes. The 33‑year‑old left‑shot has played for seven other NHL clubs, logged eight games with the Hurricanes this season (two assists, 12:26 avg. TOI), and boasts 135 points in 468 regular‑season games, plus a Stanley Cup ring from last year's Canes. While he won’t replace Makar or Manson, Reilly offers mobile, puck‑moving depth for Colorado’s thinning defense.
Senators Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Ullmark’s Return, Injury Concerns and More
The Ottawa Senators head into the week with plenty of reasons for optimism. The Senators have collected points in four consecutive games, including an overtime victory against the Colorado Avalanche…
Oldest Players with 100-Point Seasons
It is difficult to score in the NHL. Not exactly breaking news. That’s why only eight players, including Nikita Kucherov, Connor McDavid, David Pastrnak, and Nathan MacKinnon, reached the 100-point…
Canadiens Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Injury Woes Mount, Road Trip and More
The Montreal Canadiens start the week looking to regroup after seeing an impressive run of consistency come to an end. Saturday’s 4-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche snapped Montreal’s 12-game…
Avalanche Claim Depth Defenseman From Carolina Hurricanes
The Colorado Avalanche claim Carolina Hurricanes depth defenseman Mike Reilly off waivers, adding a 33‑year‑old, 10‑year NHL veteran who appeared in just eight games this season and won a Stanley Cup with Carolina last year. Reilly, on a league‑minimum $850,000 contract, becomes an unrestricted free agent in July. The move comes as Colorado copes with injuries to Cale Makar (out two weeks) and Josh Manson (out two months), forcing players like Noah Juulsen into larger roles, while rookie Alex Gagne debuted against Montreal.
WTPU: Avalanche delivered to beat Canadiens without top players
The Colorado Avalanche overcome the loss of Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar to dispatch the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 on Nov. 15, 2026. Fedor Svechkov nets his third goal, Artturi Lehkonen adds his 15th and assists on Brock Nelson’s one‑timer, while Nicolas Roy caps the win with an empty‑netter. Goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood makes 25 saves despite a few miscues, and captain Gabriel Landeskog incurs the only two penalties. Coach Jared Bednar praises the team’s patience and competitiveness in the victory.
MacKinnon and Makar expected to miss extended time with injury
The Colorado Avalanche face a major blow as star center Nathan MacKinnon and defenseman Cale Makar both exit the Ottawa game with injuries. Bednar confirms MacKinnon will miss roughly a month, while Makar’s soft‑tissue issue sidelines him for about two weeks. Their absences come just after a win over Montreal and ahead of a light Thanksgiving schedule, but the Avs will confront a back‑to‑back in Minnesota and a five‑game East Coast road trip without them. Rookie Alex Gagne debuts and forward Gavin Brindley sees more ice as the team scrambles for depth.
Maple Leafs Might Need to Rely on Avalanche’s First-Round Pick
The Toronto Maple Leafs are in a very precarious spot. After a disastrous 0-6 homestand, things aren’t looking up at all considering how last season went. They were able to…
Daily Bean: Bruins Lose; Kreider Injury Timeline; Comeback Jets
The Boston Bruins stumble 6-2 at home to the Minnesota Wild, dropping their second straight game and seeing their goal total slip to 13-6-1. Fraser Minten and David Pastrnak net the Bruins’ goals while Jeremy Swayman makes 19 saves. Meanwhile, Chris Kreider faces a 6‑8‑week layoff after a lower‑body injury, and the Colorado Avalanche lose Nathan MacKinnon for a month and Cale Makar for two weeks. Highlights elsewhere include Connor McDavid hitting 50 points and the Winnipeg Jets erasing a 4‑0 deficit for the second time in 11 days. The Bruins have a day off before practice tomorrow.
Deen’s Daily: MacKinnon Out a Month; Avalanche Respond Well; Jets Do It Again
The Colorado Avalanche clinch a road win in Montreal despite losing Nathan MacKinnon (out for a month) and Cale Makar to injury, shuffling the lineup and getting contributions from across the roster. Meanwhile, the Winnipeg Jets rally from a 4‑0 hole to beat the Canadiens again, echoing their previous comeback. The post‑game roundup also notes Nick Suzuki’s goal for Montreal, Connor Hellebuyck’s 7‑0‑0 start with New Jersey, Daniil Tarasov ending Detroit’s skid, and the Minnesota Wild’s dominant performance after routing Boston.
Devils Daily: Hellebuyck Stands Tall, Michkov Staying, MacKinnon Out
The Devils beat the Capitals 7-4 on Nov. 14, completing a home‑and‑home sweep as Connor Hellebuyck records his seventh straight win (43 saves on 47 shots). Scoring comes from depth players—Lenni Hämeenaho and Jesper Boqvist each post a goal and two assists, while Evan Rodrigues adds two goals and Nico Hischier nets a shorthanded marker. Rookie Anton Silaev makes his NHL debut. With a four‑day break, New Jersey eyes a Nov. 18 showdown with Montreal. League news: Flyers assure Matvei Michkov he isn’t being traded, Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon misses at least a month, and Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness steps away day‑to‑day.
Sick Puck Links: Canadiens lose; Scheifele; NHL Trade Rumors
The Montreal Canadiens see their 12‑game point streak end with a 4‑1 loss to Colorado, and forward Chris Kreider is out for 6‑8 weeks with a lower‑body injury. Colorado also suffers, losing Nathan MacKinnon for a month and Cale Makar for two weeks. Meanwhile, Mark Scheifele hits the Winnipeg Jets’ all‑time assists and points record in a 5‑4 shootout win, prompting the NHL to release a facts sheet. Trade chatter includes Simon Edvinsson (Red Wings), Alexander Nikishin (Maple Leafs target), and Andre Burokovsky (Senators). Connor McDavid extends his point streak to 21 games, and several debuts and overturned goals fuel off‑ice debate.
Canadiens Sick Postgame: Habs 12-Game Point Streak Snapped In 4-1 Loss To Avs
The Montreal Canadiens see their 12‑game point streak end with a 4‑1 defeat to the Colorado Avalanche on Nov. 15, 2026. Colorado jumps ahead early, scoring on Fedor Svechkov’s first‑shot goal (3:57) and a Brock Nelson finish at 15:55 of the first period. Nick Suzuki nets a lone Canadiens goal, extending his four‑game Bell Centre streak, but the Avalanche answer with Artturi Lehkonen’s third‑period insurance goal and an empty‑net tally by Nicolas Roy. Despite missing Cale Makar and Nathan MacKinnon, Colorado’s Lehkonen shines, while Montreal struggles on the power play (0/2).
Postgame Reaction: Avalanche Showed in Montreal That They Can Win Without Their Superstars
The Colorado Avalanche clinched a 4-1 road win over the Montreal Canadiens on Nov. 14, 2026, proving they can thrive without stars Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar. Goals from Fedor Svechkov, Brock Nelson, power‑play marker Artturi Lehkonen and empty‑netter Nicolas Roy, plus 25 saves by goalie Mackenzie Blackwood, highlighted a scrappy, balanced performance. With all four centers contributing and veterans like Martin Necas, Gabe Landeskog and Jaden Schwartz stepping up, coach Jared Bednar shows depth that mirrors the Penguins' success when their superstars were absent. The victory sets a promising tone for the Avs’ coming weeks.
Avalanche gain gutsy victory against a skilled Montreal squad
The Colorado Avalanche pull off a gutsy 4–1 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Nov. 15, 2026, despite missing stars Cale Makar and Nathan MacKinnon. Artturi Lehkonen scores a hard‑fought power‑play goal (15:46 left in the third) and adds an assist, while Sam Malinski steps up with increased ice time and an assist on Brock Nelson’s early tally. Goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood rebounds with a 25‑of‑26 save performance, conceding only a brilliant spin shot from Nick Suzuki. The Avs now turn their focus to a Wednesday matchup against the Utah Mammoth in Salt Lake City.
Recap: Shorthanded Avs find 4-1 triumph in Montreal
The Colorado Avalanche defeat the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 on Nov. 14 despite missing stars Cale Makar and Nathan MacKinnon. Fedor Svechkov opens scoring, Brock Nelson adds a goal, and Artturi Lehkonen nets his 15th of the season. Montreal’s only reply comes from Nick Suzuki, while a disallowed Alex Newhook goal and a late Nic Roy tally seal the win. Rookie defenseman Alex Gagne debuts, logging 12 minutes on the blue line. The victory highlights the Avs’ depth as they prepare for a back‑to‑back with a Central division clash in Utah on Nov. 18.
Canadiens vs. Avalanche Top Six Minutes: A lacklustre effort ends the point streak at 12
First period Colorado’s top line, such as it is without Nathan MacKinnon, gets some zone time to open the game, but can’t register any shots. The opening shift of the game ends with Cole Caufield splitting the Avalanche defence for the game’s first scoring chance. Colorado’s first shot isn’t actually a shot at all. Fedor Svechkov attempts to get a pass across the crease to his linemate, but Adam Engström adds another own goal to his stat line as the puck deflects off his foot ...
Canadiens Highlights: Suzuki Scores Beautiful Goal In Losing Effort
Nick Suzuki dazzles with his eighth goal of the season—a spin‑o‑rama backhand—though the Montreal Canadiens fall 4-1 to a talent‑depleted Colorado Avalanche on November 15, 2026. The loss ends the Habs’ 12‑game point streak despite missing star forward Nathan MacKinnon and defenseman Cale Makar for Colorado. Goalie Jakub Dobes concedes two early goals but makes key saves, while a late high‑stick call negates a potential Canadiens comeback. Montreal’s next game is Monday at 7:30 pm ET against the New York Rangers at MSG.
Game Thread: Avalanche limp into Montreal to take on Habs
The Colorado Avalanche (11‑6‑3) head to Montreal on Saturday night without stars Cale Makar and Nathan MacKinnon, both sidelined after injuries in a 4‑3 OT loss to Ottawa. Rookie defenseman Alex Gagne and forward Gavin Brindley get call‑ups, while the Avs limp toward a crucial clash with a hot Canadiens squad (12‑3‑4) that just beat Boston 5‑2, highlighted by Cole Caufield’s 12th goal. Montreal sits second in the Atlantic after an 8‑0‑2 run, and the game tips off at 5 p.m. MT.
Canadiens vs. Avalanche: Game thread, lines, and how to watch
The game thread for the Canadiens‑Avalanche matchup on Nov. 14 details start times, broadcast options and streaming platforms: 7 PM EST on Sportsnet East (English) and TVA Sports (French) in Canada, Altitude 2 and KTVD in Colorado, with Sportsnet+, TVA Sports+ and ESPN+ streaming. It also notes that Chris Kreider is out for 6‑8 weeks after a knee injury, with Florian Xhekaj slated to replace him in Montreal’s lineup.
Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche @ Montréal Canadiens 5:00 P.M. MST)
The Colorado Avalanche close their Canadian road trip tonight at the Bell Centre against the Montreal Canadiens (5:00 PM MST). The Avs (11‑6‑3) arrive after a 4‑3 OT loss to Ottawa, missing stars Nathan MacKinnon (out a month) and Cale Makar (out two weeks). Rookie Gavin Brindley and debutant Alex Gagné join a lineup featuring Artturi Lehkonen, Gabe Landeskog and Brent Burns, with Mackenzie Blackwood likely in net. Montreal (12‑3‑4), co‑leaders of the Atlantic Division, have rebounded with a 5‑2 win over Boston but are dealing with injuries to Sam Montembeault and others. A win could keep Colorado near second place in the Central, while the Habs aim to prove last season’s run wasn’t a fluke.
Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar get unfortunate injury timelines in latest update
The Colorado Avalanche lose star forward Nathan MacKinnon and top defenseman Cale Makar to lower‑body injuries sustained during a 4‑3 OT loss to the Ottawa Senators. MacKinnon, the team's leading scorer with 30 points in 20 games, is projected to miss about a month, while Makar, who has 23 points in 19 games, faces roughly two weeks on the sidelines. Coach Jared Bednar confirms the timelines, prompting roster tweaks: forward Gavin Brindley is recalled from the AHL, and defenseman Alex Gagne may debut against Montreal. Colorado’s depth will be tested as the club navigates the coming weeks without its two biggest contributors.
Makar, MacKinnon both out with injuries and their impact on Avs lineup
Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar confirms that Nathan MacKinnon will miss at least a month and Cale Makar about two weeks, shaking up the Avs’ top lines. MacKinnon leads the team with 30 points (10 G, 20 A) and heavy minutes, while Makar tops the defense with 5 G, 18 A and critical power‑play and penalty‑kill roles. To cover the gaps, Colorado calls up prospects Gavin Brindley and Alex Gagne—who makes his NHL debut—while also borrowing from AHL affiliate the Colorado Eagles, who are already depleted by six injuries and have added forward Kevin Lombardi from the Rockford IceHogs. The injuries force both organizations to reshuffle lineups and could alter the Avalanche’s season strategy.
Canadiens Preview: Dobes Starts, Xhekaj Replaces Kreider
The Canadiens host the Avalanche on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. ET after a 5‑2 win over Boston. Montreal (12‑3‑4) leads the Atlantic Division, tied with Tampa Bay, but will be without forward Chris Kreider (lower‑body injury), prompting Florian Xhekaj’s return. Rookie goalie Jakub Dobes gets his first start since Nov. 5, while Martin St‑Louis rests Jacob Fowler. Colorado (11‑6‑3) is shorthanded without Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar after injuries against Ottawa. The game airs on TSN2 and RDS, with a recap on Sportsnaut.
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