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Colorado’s Nathan MacKinnon was injured blocking a shot in Game 3 and may not be at full strength as the Avalanche trail the Golden Knights 3-0 in the Western Final; even if he plays, Colorado faces a near-impossible comeback given the 0-49 all-time mark for teams down 0-3 in a best-of-7 series.
Vegas beat Colorado 4-2 in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, aided by Colorado’s thinner defensive depth without Cale Makar and a quiet top line, with Dylan Coghlan breaking through and goaltending contributing to a tightly contested win for Vegas.
Colorado Avalanche erased a 3-0 first-period lead and defeated the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in overtime in Game 5 to advance to the Western Conference final; MacKinnon forced overtime with a late third-period goal, Kulak buried the OT winner, and Minnesota’s cushion dissolved amid a costly defensive lapse and Kirill Kaprizov going scoreless.
Canada lost 2-1 in overtime to the United States in the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic men’s hockey final. Nathan MacKinnon’s unimpressed reaction to receiving a stuffed mascot after the defeat went viral as Jack Hughes scored the overtime winner. Connor McDavid was named Olympic MVP with 13 points, while coach Jon Cooper criticized the tournament’s 3-on-3 overtime format. Canada outshot the U.S. 42-28 but couldn’t convert the chances.
Nathan MacKinnon scored a late goal to lift Canada past Finland in the Olympic men’s hockey semifinal, earning a spot in the gold-medal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.
Canada routed France 10-2 to secure the Group A No. 1 seed at Milano Cortina 2026, with 19-year-old Macklin Celebrini becoming the first NHL player to score on an Olympic penalty shot, while Crosby, McDavid and Stone fueled the offense and a late hit on Nathan MacKinnon sparked Tom Wilson to defend his teammate, underscoring Canada’s unity and pursuit of gold.
Nathan MacKinnon remains the leading candidate for the NHL MVP Hart Trophy, though the gap has narrowed with Connor McDavid and Macklin Celebrini closing in. MacKinnon's exceptional play has significantly contributed to the Colorado Avalanche's top standing in the league, with him leading in goals, points, and even-strength metrics. The race is tight with less than half the season remaining, but MacKinnon still holds a slight edge.
The Colorado Avalanche, led by Nathan MacKinnon and Valeri Nichushkin, face the Carolina Hurricanes in a regular-season NHL game, with Colorado aiming to extend its winning streak and both teams looking to improve their standings after recent losses.
The NHL features five games with key matchups including rookie defensemen Buium and Schaefer facing off, MacKinnon aiming to extend his point streak, a rematch of last season's Eastern Conference Final between the Panthers and Hurricanes, the Stars' strong road performance, and Schmaltz leading Utah in the absence of Cooley.
The Colorado Avalanche dominated the first period against the Nashville Predators, with Nathan MacKinnon scoring three goals to secure a 5-4 win. Despite a flat second period, coach Jared Bednar has done an impressive job leading the team through injuries and lost talent this season, making him a contender for the Jack Adams trophy. The Avalanche will face the Seattle Kraken in the playoffs, which promises to be a fun and fresh matchup. Defenseman Sam Girard had a strong game, and the team will welcome back Cale Makar and Josh Manson for the playoffs. However, defenseman Kurtis MacDermid's penalty-taking remains a concern, and goaltender Alexandar Georgiev had an off night.
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the San Jose Sharks in a thrilling overtime game, with Nathan MacKinnon scoring the game-winning goal. While defenseman Jack Johnson had a strong performance, the rest of the defense struggled and penalties were a problem. The Avalanche are now headed to the playoffs for the sixth year in a row, but are sitting defenseman Cale Makar for maintenance. Despite wanting to secure the first spot in the playoffs, the team is prioritizing Makar's health for the postseason.