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Deen’s Daily: Hughes Gets His First!; Blackwood Looks Solid; Hiller Takes Blame

The Avalanche won again and it was another strong game for their starting goalie. They also got a career first…

By Aarif Deen · Colorado Hockey Now

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 1:00 PM

Key Things to Know

T.J. Hughes scored his first career NHL goal in Colorado's 5-2 comeback victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Artturi Lehkonen scored two goals to help the Avalanche secure two points in regulation.
Coach Jim Hiller admitted fault for a controversial decision to bench top pick Gavin McKenna.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Rookie T.J. Hughes scored his first career NHL goal as the Colorado Avalanche overcame a two-goal deficit to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 on Friday. Forward Artturi Lehkonen added two goals for Colorado, while head coach Jared Bednar was credited with showing patience in developing the young forward.

Across the NHL, coach Jim Hiller admitted fault regarding the decision to sit No. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna. Meanwhile, the New Jersey Devils are managing a scoring drought for a top forward, and the Detroit Red Wings face an ongoing contract stalemate with Simon Edvinsson.

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