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Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / October 17

Nathan MacKinnon’s 4-point night powers Avalanche past Penguins

Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and three assists to lead the host Colorado Avalanche to a 5-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday night. Artturi Lehkonen scored twice, while Gabriel Landeskog and T.J.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 16

Avalanche's T.J. Hughes achieves personal milestone vs. Penguins

Avalanche rookie T.J. Hughes achieves personal milestone vs. Penguins

In the same game that Pittsburgh Penguins icon Sidney Crosby advanced on another all-time list, further cementing his place as a legend of the game, a member of the Colorado Avalanche reached a career milestone of his own.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 15

Avalanche Coach Jared Bednar Sends Warning About Nathan MacKinnon's Fights

Nathan MacKinnon is making an impression on a lot of people both on and off the ice right now. He’s playing well and he’s also been gritty. The superstar forward has dropped the gloves twice in six games, including Tuesday night against the Dallas Stars’ Roope Hintz.

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Nathan MacKinnon News / Trade Talk Sports / October 14

Nathan MacKinnon Opens Up About Getting Into Another Early-Season Fight

Nathan MacKinnon is known for playing on the edge and being as competitive as they come, and so far in 2026-27, that’s been on full display. Just two weeks

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 14

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 3-2 Win Over the Stars

The Colorado Avalanche may have been caught looking ahead when they dropped a 6-3 decision to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday. Staring down a home-and-away with the Dallas Stars, the Avalanche clearly felt they had bigger fish to fry.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 14

Avalanche look to sweep home-and-home set against Stars

Nathan MacKinnon was bloodied after another fight and the intensity was raised. And it's October, not May. The Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars mixed it up Tuesday night in Texas in what had a playoff feel just six games into the 2026-27 season, and Colorado came away with a 3-2 victory.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 14

Nathan MacKinnon bloodied in fight with Roope Hintz

Nathan MacKinnon can score goals. He can also throw punches. The NHL’s reigning Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy winner fought Roope Hintz during Tuesday night’s game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Dallas Stars.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 11

Avalanche Need More from Depth Scoring with Crucial Back-to-Back Looming

The Colorado Avalanche and head coach Jared Bednar dropped their most recent game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night 6-3. Two out of the three goals that were scored came from superstar forward Nathan MacKinnon.

Colorado Avalanche News / Professor Press Box / October 9

What Keeps the Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon Pushing?

Something about Nathan MacKinnon in the second intermission of Wednesday night's game on Prime against the Winnipeg Jets caught my attention. It wasn't another highlight-reel play or another reminder that he's one of the best players in hockey.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 6

Martin Necas Giving Avalanche Star Nathan MacKinnon Exactly What He Needs

Nathan MacKinnon doesn't need much help creating offense. But give him some and things can get scary for the opposition. Add Martin Necas to the mix and it's an absolute nightmare.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 4

Avalanche Top Line Is Already Giving NHL Opponents a Major Problem

Nathan MacKinnon doesn’t have to score for the Colorado Avalanche’s top line to completely take over a game. That’s reassuring that the team doesn’t rely on one player.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 2

Avalanche Made One Major Change That Could Finally Fix Their Power Play

You can’t criticize the 2025-26 Colorado Avalanche too much, but if there was one place this team needed help, it was the power play. On that topic, it was frustrating to watch.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 1

Nathan MacKinnon Shows Out Big for Avalanche in Season Opener

The bar has been raised; the Colorado Avalanche have raised the stakes and set the expectation for the NHL's 2026-27 season by demolishing the Los Angeles Kings in their season opener.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / October 1

Avalanche get early returns from power play

The Colorado Avalanche kicked off their 2026-27 regular season with an 8-4 win against the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday. Nathan MacKinnon scored twice, the first of which came on the power play early in the second period.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / October 1

Avalanche's Explosive Opening Win Came With One Big Warning Sign

The Colorado Avalanche and their fans couldn’t have ask for much more offensively in their first game of the 2026-27 season. Eight goals, four power-play goals and thirteen different players with at least one point.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / October 1

Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon Reveals What Sparked Fight Against LA Kings Player

Colorado Avalanche alternate captain Nathan MacKinnon explained his fight with the Los Angeles Kings’ Brandt Clarke after the Avs opened their season with an 8-4 victory over their conference rivals.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 1

Avalanche’s Cale Makar reveals why it’s tough to win fight against Nathan MacKinnon

Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon opened the 2026-27 season with two goals and eight shots on net, but his fight with Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke became one of the biggest moments of Wednesday night’s 8-4 win at Ball Arena.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 1

Nathan MacKinnon fights Brandt Clarke in season opener

As it turns out, the NHL’s reigning Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy winner can also drop the gloves. Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon squared up with Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke towards the end of their 2026-27 regular-season opener Wednesday night in Denver.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / September 21

Avalanche Star Nathan MacKinnon Is on the Verge of 2 Career Milestones

Nathan MacKinnon is entering the 2026-27 season with another pair of major career milestones sitting directly in front of him. The Colorado Avalanche superstar has already established himself among the most productive players in franchise history, but the upcoming season could add two more significant achievements to his résumé.

Colorado Avalanche News / Larry Brown Sports / May 21

Nathan MacKinnon didn’t sugarcoat why the Avalanche lost to the Golden Knights in Game 1

For the first time in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche find themselves behind the 8-ball. The Avs are behind early in their Western Conference Finals series against the Vegas Golden Knights, who won Game 1 on Wednesday, 4-2, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo.

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The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 12

Avalanche spread the wealth in Game 4 win over Wild

The Colorado Avalanche continue to spread the wealth these Stanley Cup Playoffs. On Monday, the Avalanche took a commanding 3-1 Western Conference second-round series lead over the Minnesota Wild with a 5-2 road victory.

Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon bloodied, exits Wild game

Avalanche HC says Scott Wedgewood's struggles give him 'decision to make' vs. Wild

Canadiens look poised to bring the Stanley Cup back to Canada

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Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / April 1