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Nathan MacKinnon & the Avalanche slapped with harsh reality after horrific start

Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche have been off to a truly putrid start this season and fans are unsure of what is going on. Last night, the Avalanche lost at the hands of the Boston Bruins by a score of 5-3.

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The Colorado Avalanche have been a Stanley Cup contender each year for almost a decade now, including a championship run in 2022. The Avalanche lineup has routinely been one of the deepest in the NHL and Nathan MacKinnon is arguably a top-two player in the world right now.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 16

Daily Faceoff NHL DFS Value Plays — October 16th

Welcome to Daily Faceoff’s NHL DFS Value Plays, where five days a week from Monday to Friday, I break down hockey’s main slate, looking for the top value plays.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 16

Best NHL player prop bets (Oct. 16): MacKinnon to shoot Avs out of slump

Join Daily Faceoff’s Nick Martin as he handicaps the best player props available for Wednesday’s NHL slate. If the Buffalo Sabres are able to turn it around this season, a bounce-back from Dylan Cozens after a down year in 2023-24 figures be a big part of the story.

NHL News / Hockey Unplugged / October 15

Nathan MacKinnon hammers Alexander Romanov and calamity ensues

Nathan MacKinnon had himself a phenomenal season with the Colorado Avalanche last year and now, he is looking to follow that up with more great play. If you have watched MacKinnon play over the years, you know he is someone who can lay out big hits and score some highlight-reel goals.

Colorado Avalanche News / Hockey Patrol / October 13

Controversy Erupts: Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche Accused of Disrespecting Johnny Gaudreau

In what could be seen as a show of disrespect, the Colorado Avalanche did not play a Johnny Gaudreau tribute before their game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

NHL News / Hockey Patrol / October 13

Nathan MacKinnon Ejected After Explosive Bench Meltdown

Nathan MacKinnon was ejected from the Colorado Avalanche's home opener after an explosive bench meltdown in the third period against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Colorado Avalanche News / Hockey Unplugged / October 13

Nathan MacKinnon has a temper tantrum and the refs take action

Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche are a team that has won a Stanley Cup in recent memory, but they haven't had the playoff success they wanted as of late.

NBA 2024 MVP Nikola Jokic presents Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon with Hart Trophy

The state of Colorado has seen plenty of success in the the last few years, with the National Basketball Association’s Denver Nuggets winning their first league championship in 2023, and the Colorado Avalanche winning their third Stanley Cup in 2022.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Hockey Patrol / October 9

Ryan Reaves and Nathan Mackinnon Speak Out Against Unfair Criticism of Leafs' Mitch Marner

While speaking on the Spittin' Chiclets podcast, both Ryan Reaves and Nathan Mackinnon took time to give Mitch Marner his flowers and speak out against his critics.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Daily / October 9

Nathan MacKinnon, Ryan Reaves Condemn Unfair Treatment of Leafs' Mitch Marner

Nathan MacKinnon and Ryan Reaves called out Maple Leafs fans for their treatment of Mitch Marner this past summer after another failed playoff run. During the NHL's media tour prior to the start of training camp, MacKinnon defended Marner from all of the heat he had been taking from fans over the summer.

Colorado Avalanche News / Mile High Hockey / October 9

Who will score Colorado’s first goal in the 2024-25 season?

Make your predictions now! Opening night of the 2024-25 Colorado Avalanche season is almost upon us and in anticipation of that first goal — leading to hopefully the first win — of the season, let us guess who will score that all-important first tally.

Colorado Avalanche News / Blade of Steel / September 19

Colorado Avalanche reveal what they plan on doing with Valeri Nichushkin

The Colorado Avalanche held their annual media day earlier this week ahead of training camp with the topic of controversial Russian winger Valeri Nichushkin being brought up to head coach Jared Bednar and the rest of Nichushkin's teammates.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / September 16

Colorado Avalanche 2024-25 Player Projections: Nathan MacKinnon

The Colorado Avalanche, despite their flaws, continue to be among the handful of franchises that contend for the Stanley Cup every season. Things are getting tougher, as they generally do for teams that have recently won the Stanley Cup, but the Avalanche are fortunate in one sense.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / September 12

Kovalenko Raves About MacKinnon On And Off The Ice In New Interview

Everyone knows that Nathan MacKinnon is the big dog in the Avalanche locker room, at least until Gabriel Landeskog returns full-time. In a new interview released on Thursday, Nikolai Kovalenko confirmed what everyone already knows.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / September 10

Opening Night Is Now Also Nathan MacKinnon Night

When the Colorado Avalanche open their home schedule on Oct. 12 against the Columbus Blue Jackets, they’ll be celebrating the reigning Hart and Ted Lindsay winner, Nathan MacKinnon.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / July 20

Data Shows MacKinnon’s Big Contract Might Actually Be A Bargain

For a few years, Nathan MacKinnon was playing on what many considered to be the best contract in the NHL. Back in 2016, before he had broken out and become the player that he is today, the Colorado Avalanche superstar signed a seven year contract with a $6.3 million cap hit.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / July 15

MacKinnon Could Join Elite Company Next Season

Nathan MacKinnon always jokes about how he would have hit certain milestones sooner if he hadn’t had a bit of a slower start to his career. That slow start seems like ancient history now, because he’s been an elite player for about seven seasons now.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 27

Interesting facts about this year's NHL award winners

Thursday in Las Vegas, the top five individual honors were handed out at the 2024 NHL Awards. Here are several interesting tidbits about this year's winners.

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Predators GM updates where he stands on trading All-Star goalie Juuse Saros

...and is reportedly close to agreeing to an eight-year extension with Saros

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The Wild are likely to give extension to defenseman Jacob Middleton

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Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / June 27

Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon named 2024 Hart Memorial Trophy winner

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon was announced as the winner for the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL’s most valuable player at the 2024 NHL Awards in Las Vegas.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 27

Avalanche forward also wins the 2023-24 Hart Trophy

After opening Awards Night with the Ted Lindsay Award as the MVP as voted by the players, Avalanche winger Nathan MacKinnon capped off the festivities with another victory.

Avalanche winger wins 2023-24 Ted Lindsay Award

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Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 27

Avalanche winger wins 2023-24 Ted Lindsay Award

This was the third time that the 28-year-old was a finalist for the award (2017-18 and 2019-20 were the others) but he is a first-time winner.

Free-agent focus for the Colorado Avalanche

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Avalanche’s Organizational Needs That Can Be Addressed at the 2024 NHL Draft

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Colorado Avalanche News / Yardbarker / May 10

NHL bets: Stack some shot props for Saturday puck

Saturday's NHL slate offers a bevy of intriguing betting options, and we're not holding back from the trends that have emerged ahead of a few big games.

Nathan MacKinnon Deserves to Win First Hart Trophy

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Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / May 9

Nathan MacKinnon Deserves to Win First Hart Trophy

This season has been one of the most exciting to watch, with many prominent trophy races being hotly contested, including the Presidents’ Trophy coming down to the last week of the season and the Norris Trophy being a toss up.

Colorado Avalanche News / Yardbarker / April 18

Watch: Avalanche's MacKinnon puts exclamation point on season

Watch: Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon puts exclamation point on historic season

In game No. 82, Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon put an exclamation point on an already historic 2023-24 campaign, recording point No. 140 to set the single-season franchise mark.

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Revisiting Jets-Avalanche regular-season series ahead of playoff matchup

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The '2000-01 Colorado Avalanche' quiz