Daily Cupcakes: October 19th, 2018

Colorado Avalanche

Colorado Avalanche Semyon Varlamov re-asserting himself. [Last Word on Hockey]

MacKinnon stays hungry for Avalanche after setting goal-streak mark. Center, fueled by new confidence, proving last season’s success was no fluke. [NHL]

Former Colorado Avalanche, Paul Kariya honored, thrilled and conflicted to have his No. 9 jersey retired in Anaheim. [Pasadena Star-News]

The Rest of the Game

NHL quietly helped USA Hockey pay women’s national team players. [ESPN]

Crosby welcomes back Kenyan hockey captain to see Penguins play. Presents jersey to guest, who has ‘amazing’ experience in Toronto at first NHL game. [NHL]

Sens’ Duchene staying out of extension talks. [TSN]

Former Red Wing Darren McCarty brings ‘Slapstick’ to Lansing. [City Pulse]

Underperforming stars out of the gate. [ESPN]