Posts About "Nathan MacKinnon"
7 Takeaways From the Stars Bananapants Game 7 Win
September 5th, 2020 Game 7 of their second-round series in the Edmonton bubble was instantly one of the most memorable games in franchise history as the Dallas Stars advanced to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2008 with a wild, 5-4 overtime win over the Colorado Avalanche. The series itself was a throwback to the era of 80’s...
Avalanche/Nordiques Top 10 Goal Scorers All-Time
September 5th, 2020 Have you ever wondered who the top goalscorers are in Colorado Avalanche/Quebec Nordiques franchise history? Wonder no more. The franchise has had an interesting history that boasts some Hall of Fame names. Here are the top-10 goalscorers for the franchise. 1.Joe Sakic – 625 Goals Joe Sakic sits atop the franchise-best...
3 Takeaways from Stars’ Game 6 Loss
September 3rd, 2020 The Colorado Avalanche forced Game 7 against the Dallas Stars after being down 3-1 in the series, winning both Games 5 and 6. After Miro Heiskanen scored first in Game 6, the Avalanche put one past Anton Khudobin in each period, then added an empty-net goal by Nathan MacKinnon to seal the win. MacKinnon is having himself a postseason,...
Avs' Lack of Roster Depth Leads to Deep 2-0 Series Hole
August 26th, 2020 The Colorado Avalanche’s Game 2 loss to the Dallas Stars was a prime example of how a few undisciplined mistakes can totally swing momentum in the opposite direction. The Avs were cruising up 2-0 halfway through the contest when they took two costly penalties and gave up two goals in 43 seconds. Eight minutes later, they were down 4-2...
Avalanche Lose Johnson, Grubauer in Game 1 Loss to Stars
August 24th, 2020 The Colorado Avalanche's 5-3 loss in Game 1 of their Round 2 series may be best remembered for how they lost it rather than how the Dallas Stars won it. The lack of effort by the Avalanche was noticeable throughout the contest, and it caused the team to have to play behind within the first four minutes of the game....
Previewing the Coyotes-Avalanche Matchup
August 12th, 2020 On Friday afternoon, the Arizona Coyotes finished off the Nashville Predators in the Stanley Cup qualifiers, winning Game 4 in overtime on a Brad Richardson goal that clinched the franchise's first playoff appearance since the 2011-12 season. The eight-year drought is over. The 'Yotes are officially back in the...
Avalanche Have a Long History of NHL Award Winners
July 23rd, 2020 Within the past couple weeks, the NHL has trickled out its nominees for several of its prestigious regular season awards, most of which are voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers Association (PHWA). Colorado Avalanche players are finalists for three awards this season: Nathan MacKinnon for the Hart Trophy (NHL MVP, as voted on by...
Halifax Mooseheads' Top 5 All-Time Players
July 16th, 2020 Halifax has a long history of hockey. There are claims that the first hockey game ever recorded was played in Montreal on March 3, 1875, using “Halifax Hockey Club Rules.” Starr skates were the first mass-produced skates, made in the Halifax region. The Coloured Hockey League, which made advancements in the sport's rules and style...
Today in Hockey History: June 30
June 30th, 2020 One of the most dramatic sagas in National Hockey League history finally came to an end on this date in 1992. Also, a talented draft class entered the league, a new franchise got its first coach and a relocated one got its new identity. Lindros’ Fate Decided The Quebec Nordiques used the first overall pick of the 1991 NHL Entry...
2013 NHL Entry Draft: Where Are They Now?
June 26th, 2020 With the 2013 NHL Entry Draft passing its sixth anniversary during the 2019 offseason, let's look back at the top picks to see how their careers are progressing. So, have the top-10 picks managed to live up to expectations, or have they struggled to establish themselves in the NHL? Note: The 2013 Draft took place at the Prudential...
Nathan MacKinnon’s Quest for a 100-Point Season
June 20th, 2020 Since 2013, seven NHL players have scored at least 100 points in the regular season: Sidney Crosby (2013-14, 2018-19), Patrick Kane (2015-16, 2018-19), Connor McDavid (2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19), Claude Giroux (2017-18), Nikita Kucherov (2017-18, 2018-19), Leon Draisaitl (2018-19, 2019-20), and Brad Marchand (2018-19). One NHL...
5 Best Avalanche/Nordiques Draft Classes
June 16th, 2020 The Colorado Avalanche share a 40-year history with the Quebec Nordiques, including a checkered record concerning draft selections. The Nordiques joined the NHL for the 1979 season and played 16 seasons before relocating to Denver, becoming the Colorado Avalanche. While the location changed, the draft classes share a hit-or-miss track...
Fantasy Forecaster: Studs of the 2019-20 Season
June 15th, 2020 With the 2019-20 regular season now officially completed, fantasy seasons have also come to an end. Unfortunately, many leagues were abandoned before a champion was crowned. Related: NHL Hat Tricks History & Fun Facts However, every good fantasy manager knows the importance of evaluating the previous season and the work that...
