Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and two assists as the Colorado Avalanche beat the New Jersey Devils 5-1 in Denver on Wednesday night.

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Jared Bednar and Nathan MacKinnon both said the team had no passengers. That’s not a new concept, nor is it the first time we’ve heard the coach and star center use that phrase. But this season? It very well just might be.

Canada opened the scoring within five minutes of the first period. Colorado Avalanche alternate captain Nathan MacKinnon fired a deep shot that somehow snuck past Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck.

The Colorado Avalanche trio of Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and Devon Toews had an easy excuse for missing Friday’s practice. They needed a break after hoisting

While many have downplayed the idea of a trade involving Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, the truth is that the franchise could do well kick-starting a full rebuild by moving its star players.

Two of the top players to watch when the Colorado Avalanche meet the Nashville Predators on Saturday at Bridgestone Arena — beginning at 6:00 PM ET — are the Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon and the Predators’ Filip Forsberg.

Nathan MacKinnon scores twice as Canada beats Finland to set up rematch with United States in 4 Nations Face-Off final February 18, 2025 at 8:37 a.m.

Mackenzie Blackwood made 22 saves and the Avalanche offense came to life Wednesday night in a victory against the Devils at Ball Arena.

The star of the Colorado Avalanche, Nathan MacKinnon, could lose an important teammate who might be heading to the New York Rangers in exchange for two veteran players.