Posts About "Nathan MacKinnon"
How the Avalanche Became Contenders Under Sakic
December 7th, 2019 Remember when Colorado Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic signed Nathan MacKinnon to what was then considered a rich seven-year, $44.1 million deal? Yeah, so does MacKinnon. MacKinnon was recently asked about the deal in the media, although he clearly doesn’t need a reminder. Every time he receives a paycheck, every time he pads...
Avalanche Weekly: MacKinnon's Star Shines and Rantanen Returns
December 4th, 2019 The Colorado Avalanche finished the month of November like – an avalanche, only with goals instead of snow. While it was American Thanksgiving, the team didn’t get much rest. They battled opponents in three games over four days. Here are the good, bad, and ugly leftovers as the Avalanche gave their fanbase more to celebrate and be...
MacKinnon, Rittich and Jones Named NHL 3 Stars
December 2nd, 2019 NEW YORK — Colorado Avalanche centre Nathan MacKinnon, Calgary Flames goaltender David Rittich and San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones are the NHL's three stars of the week. MacKinnon topped the NHL with nine points (three goals, six assists) in three games to power the Avalanche to a perfect week and into second place in the...
Oilers' McDavid Named First Star of the Month for November
December 1st, 2019 NEW YORK — Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid is the NHL's first star for the month of November. Colorado Avalanche centre Nathan MacKinnon was named second star while Chicago Blackhawks right winger Patrick Kane was named the third star. The league announced the stars Sunday. McDavid topped the...
Rantanen Returns to Lineup, Leads Avalanche past Chicago 7-3
December 1st, 2019 DENVER — Mikko Rantanen had a goal and three assists in his return to Colorado’s lineup after missing 16 games due to injury, and Nazem Kadri and Joonas Donskoi each scored twice as the Avalanche beat the Chicago Blackhawks 7-3 on Saturday night. Natha...
MacKinnon Has 4 Points, Leads Avalanche past Blackhawks 5-2
November 29th, 2019 CHICAGO — Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and three assists, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Friday. J.T. Compher added a goal and two assists, and Cale Makar, Ryan Graves and Valeri Nichushkin also scored as Colorado started fast against listless Chicago in the first of a home-and-home set. Patrick...
