Weekly Cupcakes – Blackwood trying to prove critics wrong

Colorado Avalanche News

• The Colorado Avalanche handily beat the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night. [Global News]

• Trophy Tracker: MacKinnon favorite to win Hart after scorching start for Avalanche. [NHL]

• The Colorado Avalanche have what it takes to break NHL record. [The Hockey News]

• Sunday Overreactions: Can Avalanche shatter all-time points record? [Sportsnet]

• Colorado Avalanche may be historically good. [The Hockey Writers]

• Blackwood delivers the perfect response to critics. [The Hockey News]

• Butterfly posture getting closer look from team due to injury impact on hips. [NHL]

• Romanov has shoulder surgery, out 5-6 months for Islanders. [AP News]

• Islanders’ Kyle Palmieri suffers torn ACL, out six to eight months. [Sportsnet]

• Messier to help showcase GAME 7 brand, apparel at NHL Shop NYC. [NHL]

• Mitch Marner’s Toronto to Vegas transition has hit a rough patch. [NHL Trade Talk]