Tag: Mackinnon
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MacKinnon named NHL’s first star; PWHL adds two games at Ball Arena | Colorado hockey journal
The NHL is full of young stars gunning to become the league’s top dog, but Nathan MacKinnon isn’t quite ready to give up his seat on the throne. Leo Carlsson, Connor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini — ages 20, 20 and 19, respectively — currently sit 2-3-4 in the NHL scoring race. There’s only one player…
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Overtime struggles continue as Avalanche fall 3-2 to Sharks | 5 takeaways
At least there’s no 3-on-3 overtime in the playoffs. The Avalanche are 7-1 in games that end in regulation. Once it gets past regulation, they’re in trouble. Colorado lost its fifth overtime or shootout game of the season on Saturday afternoon, falling 3-2 on the road to the San Jose Sharks. Here are five takeaways…
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Necas and MacKinnon lead the way again: 5 takeaways from Colorado’s road win at Buffalo
It took about 30 minutes for the Avalanche to really wake up for their matinee against the Buffalo Sabres. Until that happened, their high-end talent carried them to a 3-1 victory. Here are three takeaways from Colorado’s win, which gives the Avalanche seven of a possible eight points to start the season: 1. Martin Necas…
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Scott Wedgewood steals one for Avalanche in home opener
If opening night in Los Angeles for the Avalanche was a masterpiece, the home opener at Ball Arena was closer to a flop. Scott Wedgewood saved it from being a full-blown disaster. Colorado’s netminder, who is filling in as the starter until Mackenzie Blackwood gets healthy, was stellar in net, stopping 31 of 32 shots…
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From Ahcan to MacKinnon, get to know this Avalanche squad | 2025-26 Avalanche Preview
A new season means a new team. Here’s how the Avalanche are expected to line up Tuesday in the season opener against the Los Angeles Kings: First line Artturi Lehkonen, left wing Age: 30; Size: 5-foot-11, 179 pounds Bednar’s long-lost Finnish son is coming off a career-high 27 goals and managed to stay healthy once…
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Looking back at the best moments from Erik Johnson’s Avalanche career | NHL Insider
A legend has left the building. For now. Erik Johnson announced Wednesday his retirement as a player in the NHL after 1,023 career games, 731 of which came as a member of the Colorado Avalanche. Perhaps some appearances on Altitude TV calling some Avalanche games are in his future, as he seemed like a natural…
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Stanley Cup champion and former Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson retires
After 17 seasons and 1,023 career NHL games, Erik Johnson is hanging up his skates. The 37-year-old Johnson on Wednesday announced his retirement. He spent more than 13 of his 17 seasons wearing a Colorado Avalanche sweater. “After 18 incredible years in the NHL, I am retiring with a heart full of gratitude,” Johnson said. “To…
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‘New’ power play for the Avalanche begins to take shape | NHL Insider
Everyone has bad weeks, but in the NHL, a bad week can cost you your job. And it did for Ray Bennett. After the devastating series loss to the Dallas Stars last spring, the Avalanche made the decision to move on from Bennett, who had run Colorado’s power play since 2017. The NHL is a…
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The case for separating Martin Necas and Nathan MacKinnon in the Avalanche lineup | Evan’s take
Jared Bednar actually has options to start the 2025-26 season. You’d best believe he’s going to take advantage of them. With a healthy Nathan MacKinnon, Martin Necas, Artturi Lehkonen, Brock Nelson, Gabriel Landeskog and Valeri Nichushkin, the Avalanche are flush with top six forwards. Even the likes of Ross Colton and Victor Olofsson, currently skating…
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Avalanche prepare for unique doubleheader at Magness Arena and Ball Arena on Sunday
Let’s play two. The Avalanche and Utah Mammoth decided to knock out both of their preseason matchups on Sunday in the span of 8 hours. Game one will take place at Magness Arena at 2:30 p.m., while the nightcap starts at 6:30 p.m. over at Ball Arena. With two games in one day, Avalanche fans…