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Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon Chasing Elusive Career Goal

Nathan MacKinnon is having the best offensive season of his career at exactly the right time. The Colorado Avalanche superstar is tied with Connor McDavid for the NHL scoring lead with 70 points and sits on the verge of accomplishing something that's eluded him throughout his decorated career.

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Colorado Avalanche Injury News Crushing for Crucial Player

On Friday, Colorado Avalanche injury news hit the airwaves with a crushing update on one of the team’s most crucial players. The team announced that it had placed goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood on injured reserve.

Mackenzie Blackwood News / Daily Faceoff / January 2

Avalanche place Mackenzie Blackwood on injured reserve

The Colorado Avalanche announced Friday that goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood has been placed on injured reserve. The team also announced that goaltender Trent Miner and forward Taylor Makar have been recalled from their AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 2

Avalanche Recall Taylor Makar, Trent Miner; Place Mackenzie Blackwood On IR

The Avalanche announced they’ve recalled winger Taylor Makar and goaltender Trent Miner from AHL Colorado. Netminder Mackenzie Blackwood was placed on injured reserve in a corresponding move with a lower-body issue, per Meghan Angley of Guerilla Sports.

Sidney Crosby News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 1

Avalanche start fast, blow out Blues for 9th consecutive win

Nathan MacKinnon recorded two goals to top 400 for his career and added two assists as the Colorado Avalanche won their ninth in a row, downing the St.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Devon Toews News / NHL Trade Talk / January 1

Complications Surface with Devon Toews’ Selection to Team Canada

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews was selected for Team Canada on Wednesday, but there could be a potential complication when it comes to him making it to Italy.

Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / December 29

Brock Nelson, Nathan MacKinnon guide Avalanche past Kings

Brock Nelson and Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and an assist each, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 5-2 in Denver on Monday night for their eighth consecutive win.

Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / December 28

MacKinnon's clutch effort lifts Avs to shootout win over Knights

Nathan MacKinnon scored his league-leading 31st goal to go with two assists and also scored the game-winner in the fourth round of the shootout as the Colorado Avalanche edged the Vegas Golden Knights 6-5 on Saturday night in Las Vegas.

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 27

Oilers' Connor McDavid is on best offensive run of career

The NHL returns from its holiday break on Saturday, and the Edmonton Oilers are coming out of that break as one of the league's hottest teams. The driving force behind this recent surge is superstar forward Connor McDavid.

Lightning sign defenseman J.J. Moser to big contract extension

No timeline for return for Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz

Oilers pitched to go all-on on trade for Kraken star forward

2026 World Juniors: Top standouts from Germany vs. Slovakia

Canadian World Junior team apologizes for not shaking hands with Czechia

ECHL players strike forces the postponement of 13 games

Scott Wedgewood News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 24

Avalanche’s Scott Wedgewood drops inspiring confidence quote after shutting out Mammoth

The Colorado Avalanche won their 13th consecutive home game on Tuesday night, improving to 27-2-7 on the 2025-26 season — and Scott Wedgewood was the catalyst.

Colorado Avalanche News / Breakaway on SI / December 24

Unsung Hero Fueling Avalanche's Incredible Season

It's truly incredible the season the Colorado Avalanche are putting together. Heading into a brief holiday break, the Avs are the best team in the NHL.

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 23

USA would be setting up for Olympic failure if it snubs Jason Robertson

Team USA would be setting itself up for Olympic failure if Stars' Jason Robertson is left off roster

As things stand entering play on Tuesday, Robertson's 23 goals are fourth-most in the entire NHL.

Rangers place Miller on injured reserve with upper-body injury

The 20 greatest nicknames in NHL history

The 'NHL active short-handed goals leaders' quiz

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 23

What Christmas gifts do NHL teams need heading into the second half of the season?

If you could get your favorite team one gift for the holiday season, what would it be?

The 25 best late-round NHL Draft picks

The 'Arizona Coyotes retired numbers' quiz

Ilya Solovyov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 21

Avalanche Recall Ilya Solovyov

Ahead of their game tonight in Minnesota, the Colorado Avalanche announced that Ilya Solovyov’s AHL conditioning loan has been terminated, and he will