Crosby and MacKinnon bring out the best in each other as teammates internationally or rivals in NHL
Nathan MacKinnon’s childhood idol and role model has turned into a training partner and one of his closest friends.

Mittelstadt scores go-ahead goal on a power play with 4

MacKinnon scores twice on power play, Blackwood stops 22 shots as Avalanche beat Devils 5-1
Mittelstadt scores go-ahead goal on a power play with 4: 09 remaining as Avs beat Penguins 4-1
Scott Wedgewood, late power-play goal propel Avalanche past Penguins
Colorado takes on San Jose after Lehkonen’s 2-goal showing
The Colorado Avalanche host the San Jose Sharks after Artturi Lehkonen's two-goal game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Avalanche's 4-1 win.
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Nathan MacKinnon, Mackenzie Blackwood lead Avalanche to cathartic rout of Devils
Mackenzie Blackwood made 22 saves and the Avalanche came to life Wednesday night in a victory against the Devils at Ball Arena.
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Sidney Crosby acknowledges trade rumors linking him to Nathan MacKinnon's Avalanche after Canada's massive 4 Nations win
Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon played a key role in helping Team Canada win gold at the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament by defeating the United States 3-2. On Tuesday, the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 at Ball Arena. Artturi Lehkonen opened the scoring for the Avs after giving them a 1-0 lead 6:36 into the second period.
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Captain Nathan MacKinnon makes feelings clear about $49,000,000 Avs forward's performance in 1st game since return from injury
Nathan MacKinnon praised Valeri Nichushkin after the Colorado Avalanche won 5-1 against the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday. Nichushkin returned after missing 21 games due to injury.
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MacKinnon, Hagel, Draisaitl named NHL's three stars of the month for February
NEW YORK — Colorado Avalanche centre Nathan MacKinnon, Tampa Bay Lightning left-wing Brandon Hagel and Edmonton Oilers centre Leon Draisaitl have been the NHL's three stars of the month for February.