Nathan MacKinnon: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Insider Has Macklin Celebrini As Hart Trophy Leader Ahead Of McDavid, MacKinnon

The NHL is in a great place right now. Nearly every team has been competitive this season, the standings are as tight as they’ve been in years, and the league’s crop of superstars continues to grow with the emergence of elite young talent.

Utah Mammoth News / Stadium Rant / January 8

2027 Winter Classic Set To Be Hosted By Utah Mammoth

The NHL announced Wednesday that the 2027 Winter Classic would be played at Rice-Eccles Stadium, with the Utah Mammoth hosting the Colorado Avalanche. The event marks the first of its kind for the relocated franchise, giving Utah something to look forward to in their third year of play.

Colorado Avalanche News / Athlon Sports / January 5

Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon Reacts to Teammate's Scary Moment

The Colorado Avalanche suffered a tough moment Sunday night despite another strong stretch this season. Captain Gabriel Landeskog left the game against the Florida Panthers with an upper-body injury after crashing into the goalpost during the second period.

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Nathan MacKinnon News / Breakaway on SI / January 3

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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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

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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.

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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 29

Stars Weekly: Dominant December, Mikko Rantanen, Power Play Success, & PWHL Takeover

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our readers of The Hockey Writers and our coverage of the Dallas Stars. Here’s to a terrific 2026. The Stars went 1-0-2 last week and continue to ride a six-game point streak heading into 2025’s final game on Wednesday night.

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

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 25

Connor McDavid or Nathan MacKinnon for the Hart Trophy? Fans Weigh In

Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon have long been the two best players in the NHL, yet somehow in 2025–26 it feels like they’ve taken their games to another level.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / December 25

Chicago Blackhawks star player is a sleeper pick for Team Canada in the 2026 Winter Olympics

The Chicago Blackhawks have some players who would fit perfectly in the 2026 Winter Olympics. While the deadline for the 12 teams to submit their rosters is Dec.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / December 20

‘He’s a special player’: Flyers’ Porter Martone chasing revenge at second World Juniors

One of the great mysteries from the 2025 World Junior Championship in Ottawa was the usage of forward Porter Martone.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 19

2026 NHL Draft Rankings: Pre-World Juniors top 50

It’s easy to put a lot of focus on the World Junior Championship from a scouting perspective. But in reality, it’s just a hockey tournament. That’s it.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / December 18

Jets face tall order in trying to slow Nathan MacKinnon, Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche will try to build on the best start in franchise history when they battle the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night in Denver. Colorado leads the NHL with 55 points in just 33 games, has lost just twice in regulation and is 13-0-2 on home ice.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 17

MacKinnon Scores Twice as Avalanche Top Kraken 5-3

On Tuesday, Dec. 16, the Seattle Kraken hosted the Colorado Avalanche for their first matchup of the season. It was a quick back-and-forth game, but the Avalanche were the stronger team, recording a 5-3 victory.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / December 15

Nathan MacKinnon Has Already Passed Joe Sakic Among Avalanche Greats

For a franchise that has only been around for 30 years, the Colorado Avalanche have been blessed in many ways. Three Stanley Cup championships and a plethora of legends have worn the sweater, though a handful remain at the forefront of mind for fans past and present.

Colorado Avalanche News / Yardbarker / December 12

Nathan MacKinnon passes Joe Sakic for most goals in Avs history

Nathan MacKinnon passes Joe Sakic for most goals in Avalanche history

Having already accomplished so much, Nathan MacKinnon can now add sitting at the top of a major career list to his resume.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Inside The Rink / December 11

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.

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 / Daily Faceoff / December 8

Nathan MacKinnon has been on another level for the Avalanche this season

Once again, one of the best players in the NHL is Nathan MacKinnon, and there aren’t many signs of him slowing down. The Colorado Avalanche star is off to a torrid start this season, helping his team sit at the top of the league standings thanks to his astronomical production in the opening months of the campaign.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 6