Daily Cupcakes: November 2nd, 2018

Colorado Avalanche

Avalanche’s top line keys hot start. [The Hockey Writers]

Avalanche will rely more on Vladislav Kamenev with veterans stuck in sick bay. [Denver Post]

Notable trends through first 10-game window. Hurricanes excel at even strength, struggle on special teams; Avalanche get about half of points from top line. [NHL]

The Rest of the Game

Anderson set to shoulder heavy load for Senators. [TSN]

Looking at the NHL’s five most expensive forward lines. [Sportsnet]

Power-play surprises and busts. [ESPN]

How Jacques Plante made the goalie mask a must-have in the NHL. [CBC]

Bobby Orr would be ‘surprised’ if there isn’t another NHL lockout. [Toronto Star]

Kings’ Jonathan Quick out indefinitely after knee surgery. [Ottawa Sun]