Nathan MacKinnon’s childhood idol and role model has turned into a training partner and one of his closest friends.

Sidney Crosby, now 37, has spent his entire career in Pittsburgh, but Dubas’ push for a youth movement has sparked speculation that his time with the Penguins could be nearing its end. That chatter gained even more traction after Crosby suited up for Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament,

Nathan MacKinnon, alternate captain for the Colorado Avalanche, excelled with two assists and points against the Pittsburgh Penguins, bringing his season total to 93 points. An Avalanche fan praised his skill,

MacKinnon, along with Cale Makar and Devon Toews, had the opportunity to play for Canada in a best-on-best men’s tournament for the first time at the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off. He had the chance to play with his childhood idol-turned-friend Sidney Crosby in games that matter for the first time. He also didn’t let down 8-year-old Nathan MacKinnon.

Sidney Crosby has always been careful when talking about the NHL’s top players. Before facing the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday, he was asked about Nathan MacKinnon’s view on Connor McDavid.

MacKinnon notched two assists and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Penguins. MacKinnon's second helper came on the power play. He's up to 70 assists on the season, eight ahead of second-place Nikita Kucherov.

Hockey fans are glued to their television screens at this time now that the 4 Nations Final between Team USA and Team Canada is underway. Team Canada dealt with a few lineup changes prior to the contest.

Speculation grows as Sidney Crosby might join the Colorado Avalanche to reunite with Nathan MacKinnon after showcasing chemistry at the 4 Nations Face-Off. With MacKinnon securing an eight-year contract and the Avalanche's strong Stanley Cup prospects,

Leon Draisaitl and Nathan MacKinnon are tied in points, making the 2024-25 Art Ross Trophy race one of the closest finishes in recent history. While Draisaitl’s goal-scoring earns him a slight edge, MacKinnon's playmaking abilities keep him a strong contender.

MacKinnon dominated for the Avalanche in their recent victory over the New Jersey Devils. The Nova Scotia native recorded two goals and an assist in the contest. The production ra

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With four goals in the tournament, including the first tally of the championship game, Colorado Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon was voted as the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament MVP. He may not have recorded an assist, but all four of his goals were huge for ...