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Colorado Avalanche News / Athlon Sports / September 1

Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon Gets Candid About Canada's 2026 Olympics Mindset

Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon is preparing for a unique challenge with Team Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics. That's because he and most of the players from his generation have never been able to participate in the Olympics, with NHL players blocked from appearing in such events since 2014.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 28

Connor McDavid tops NHL 26 as the game’s highest-rated centre… again

It should surprise no one reading this that Connor McDavid is once again the top-rated centre in EA Sports’ NHL video game series. What might surprise you is that this marks his eighth straight year in the top spot — and the ninth straight year he’s been listed among the best, dating back to the crown he shared with Sidney Crosby in NHL 18.

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5. Nathan MacKinnon & Cale Makar Few combinations strike fear into opponents quite like Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar, a forward-defenseman duo that blends speed, vision, and unmatched offensive instincts.

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Which NHL teams have the longest current Stanley Cup droughts?

There is no title celebration quite like the captain of an NHL team hoisting the Stanley Cup. We mean, unless you love to see sweaty racecar drivers dump milk all over their heads.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 7

Avalanche’s perfect move in 2025 NHL offseason

When you have one of the best players in the world, competing for titles becomes part of the expectations. Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche do have one Stanley Cup victory in their time together, but they have fallen short each of the past three seasons.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 14

NHL's opening night slate is a showcase opportunity for league

NHL's 2025-26 opening night slate is a showcase opportunity for the league

The NHL released it's opening night slate for the 2025-26 season — featuring the three biggest American markets, the defending Stanley Cup champions and several of the sports biggest superstars and rising stars.

Sabres, Bowen Byram avoid arbitration with a new two-year deal

Penguins, Maple Leafs could be trade partners in deal for $15M forward

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 12

MacKinnon, Kucherov highlight NHL’s all-star teams

Some of the best players in the league are being recognized for their work this past season. On Thursday night, shortly after the 2025 NHL Awards show, the league revealed the 2024-25 First and Second All-Star Teams.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 28

NHL's divisional playoff format stinks – and it's time to move on

It’s never been clearer that the divisional playoff format needs to go, especially after what we’ve seen this season.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / May 28

Lessons learned from the NHL's conference finalists

Regardless of the outcome, there are lessons to learn from the NHL conference finalists Dallas, Edmonton, Florida and Carolina.

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Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / May 22

Colorado Avalanche 2024-25 Player Report Card: Nathan MacKinnon

Another season, another playoff disappointment for the Colorado Avalanche. In the process of being eliminated by the Dallas Stars, the Avalanche set an ugly piece of history.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 15

2025 IIHF World Championship:, MacKinnon, Teravainen highlight top standouts from Day 7

Thursday saw some of the best performances we have seen at the 2025 IIHF World Championship. It all started with Finland vs. Slovenia earlier in the day.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 10

2025 IIHF World Championship: MacKinnon, Zibanejad highlight top standouts from Day 2

All 16 teams have now played a game to kick off the 2025 IIHF World Hockey Championship in Denmark and Sweden. It was the first six-game day of the tournament, with Canada, Sweden, Latvia, Germany, Kazakhstan and Switzerland taking victories on the first of four busy days the tournament has to offer.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 8

Nathan MacKinnon, Jordan Binngton and Brayden Schenn added to Canada’s 2025 World Championship roster

A few big names are going to play a little more hockey overseas. On Thursday, Hockey Canada announced that forwards Nathan MacKinnon and Brayden Schenn, as well as goaltender Jordan Binnington, have been added to the Canadian roster for the 2025 IIHF Men’s World Championship.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 6

NHL Rumors: Panthers, Maple Leafs, & MacKinnon Pitching Crosby

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, what is the latest on the injury to Anthony Stolarz, and will Sam Bennett face any supplemental discipline for his hit on the Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender?

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL Trade Talk / May 4

Nathan MacKinnon Hints Change Coming After Avalanche Collapse

Following the Colorado Avalanche’s stunning Game 7 collapse against the Dallas Stars, franchise cornerstone and NHL superstar Nathan MacKinnon didn’t dance around the idea that there would be a change in Colorado.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Athlon Sports / May 4

Nathan MacKinnon's 'Shocking' Message After Stars Eliminate Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche saw their season end dramatically Saturday night, blowing a 2-0 third-period lead in Game 7 against the Dallas Stars. Despite goals from Josh Manson in the second period and Nathan MacKinnon to open the third, the Avs conceded four unanswered goals in the final frame, falling 4-2 at American Airlines Center.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 4

Stars could make another deep postseason run after Game 7 win

Stars could make another deep postseason run after winning Game 7

The Dallas Stars are moving on thanks to a third-period explosion in Game 7 against Colorado on Saturday night.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Oilersnation / April 10

NHL Notebook: Avalanche may shut down Nathan MacKinnon for rest of regular season

The Colorado Avalanche are on the verge of potentially shutting down superstar centre Nathan MacKinnon for the teams three remaining regular season games.

Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / April 10

Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon (undisclosed) out vs. Canucks

Colorado Avalanche star forward Nathan MacKinnon will sit out Thursday's game versus the Vancouver Canucks in Denver and likely the team's final two regular season games to boot, head coach Jared Bednar said.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / April 10

Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon to miss game against Canucks; could sit out rest of regular season

The Colorado Avalanche will be without Nathan MacKinnon on Thursday versus the Vancouver Canucks as the superstar center rests ahead of the upcoming Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL Trade Talk / March 11

Nathan MacKinnon Reaches 1,000-Point Milestone

Colorado Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon has reached a historic milestone, becoming the first player from the 2013 NHL Draft class to record 1000 career points.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / March 11

Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon records 1,000th career NHL point

Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon recorded his 1,000th point Monday night, becoming the 100th player in NHL history to do so. MacKinnon achieved the feat 31 seconds into the third period of Monday’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks, dropping a pass to Devon Toews whose point shot was tipped by Artturi Lehkonen to make it 1-0.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / March 8