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Player Profile: Nathan MacKinnon

Nathan MacKinnon was born on September 1, 1995, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. MacKinnon is a right-shot forward who played for Shattuck St. Mary’s 14U team and posted 54 goals and 47 assists in 101 games during the 2009-10 season.

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Avalanche’s Gavin Brindley to make return after missing 10 games

The Colorado Avalanche are set to welcome center Gavin Brindley back to the lineup for the first time in 10 games when they take on the Florida Panthers on home ice on Thursday night. Brindley last played on Nov.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 11

Avalanche intent on igniting sputtering power play vs. Panthers

The Colorado Avalanche have just two regulation losses through 30 games yet hold a slim lead in the Central Division. As hot as Colorado has been -- a 16-1-3 record in its last 20 games -- it has just a two-point lead over the Dallas Stars in the division heading into Thursday night's matchup against the Florida Panthers in Denver.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / December 10

Avalanche’s puck movement toward the net is a key to their success

The Colorado Avalanche are the class of the NHL with a 21-2-7 record that has them one point away from 50 while only one other team has eclipsed 40.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Breakaway on SI / December 10

Avalanche Star Continues to Etch Name in History

The Colorado Avalanche are a well-oiled machine that runs on the gasoline that is superstar center Nathan MacKinnon. Without his presence in the lineup night in and night out, it’s clear that the team wouldn’t be at the top of the NHL like it is right now.

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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.

Colorado Avalanche News / Inside The Rink / December 10

Ryan O’Reilly Linked to Colorado Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche have started off the season with a dominant record of 21-2-7, which is the best in all of the NHL. The next closest team happens to be a division rival in the Dallas Stars, who currently sit two points back with Colorado having a game in hand.

Scott Wedgewood News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 9

Avalanche getting big Scott Wedgewood boost vs. Predators

The Colorado Avalanche are getting a major boost back into their lineup for Tuesday night’s tilt against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena, as head coach Jared Bednar has announced that goaltender Scott Wedgewood is ready to return to the crease.

Gavin Brindley News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 9

Avalanche forward Gavin Brindley set to return after nine-game absence

Brindley last played in Colorado’s Nov. 20 contest against the New York Rangers.

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Scott Wedgewood News / Daily Faceoff / December 9

Avalanche injury news: Scott Wedgewood to return against Predators

A netminder who has been having a great season is set to return to play. When speaking to the media, Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar revealed that goaltender Scott Wedgewood will start against the Nashville Predators.

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 9

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Crosby's future beyond next spring remains a top storyline hovering over the Penguins.

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Brock Nelson News / The Hockey Writers / December 9

Avalanche’s Brock Nelson Fitting in Well as the 2C

One of the question marks surrounding the Colorado Avalanche the last couple of seasons was finding that second-line center to complement Nathan MacKinnon.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / December 8

Colorado Avalanche’s Top 3 Christmas Wishes for 2025

It is hard to ask for more than the Colorado Avalanche have already received in the 2025-26 season. They are the top team in the NHL standings, have three of the league’s leading scorers, and happen to lead the league in terms of both goals for and against per game.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 7

Avalance reassign Trent Miner; Scott Wedgewood expected to return

The Colorado Avalanche reassigned goaltender Trent Miner after Sunday’s win over New York. The move clears the way for Scott Wedgewood to return from injury in Tuesday’s game against the Nashville Predators, per Corey Masisak of the Denver Post.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 7

Avalanche save crucial penalty shot, hold off Flyers

Mackenzie Blackwood made 23 saves, including one on Trevor Zegras' third-period penalty shot, and the visiting Colorado Avalanche beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Sunday.

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Martin Necas News / Breakaway on SI / December 6

Avalanche Center Taking the Leap in Breakout Season

Colorado Avalanche center Martin Necas always had the talent. The skill was never in question during his years with the Carolina Hurricanes, and there were stretches where he'd flash the kind of production that suggested he could be a legitimate top-line player.