Recapping MacKinnon's Historic Point Streak & Avalanche Re-Sign Veteran Forward
Also, could the Avalanche have two MVP's in the organization this year?
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In today’s edition, we analyze Nathan MacKinnon's historic home-point streak, which almost toppled Wayne Gretzky’s record. We also discuss how the Avalanche could potentially have another MVP candidate besides MacKinnon this year.
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MacKinnon’s 3 Points Make Him 2nd Player to Hit 130 This Season
April 4, 2024 by Jordan Reinhardt
With a goal and two assists for the Colorado Avalanche in their 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild tonight, Nathan MacKinnon hit 130 points on the season. He became the second player to do so after Nikita Kucherov did the same last night in the Tampa Bay Lightning win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Not to be outdone, Mikko Rantanen scored his 40th of the campaign, making history with MacKinnon as the only players in Avalanche history to have two straight 40-goal, 100-point seasons.
Avalanche Re-Sign Chris Wagner to 1-Year Extension
April 3, 2024 by Stefano Rubino
The Colorado Avalanche have re-signed forward Chris Wagner to a one-year contract through the 2024-25 NHL season. Wagner is in the final season of his one-year, $775,000 contract, which he signed this past offseason with the team.
Lightning Have Made the Most From 2012 Trade with the Avalanche
April 3, 2024 by Eugene Helfrick
As the Tampa Bay Lightning and Colorado Avalanche faced off in the 2022 Stanley Cup Final, it brought to mind one of the most important interactions between the franchises in their history. More than a decade ago, things looked very different for both Colorado and Tampa Bay, as neither team was objectively terrible (that would come in 2012-13), but they were both outside the playoffs and looking to make some changes at the 2012 trade deadline.
Every NHL Team’s Most Underrated Prospect
April 1, 2024 by Michael Ostrower
The sport of hockey has never been in a better position, with stars Connor McDavid, Cale Makar, Auston Matthews, and others leading the NHL into financial growth, bringing in fans from across the globe. In addition to the superstars, the talent among youth has never been better, with the league bringing in top prospects in recent seasons such as Jack Hughes, Owen Power, Connor Bedard, and others who have helped it take the next step in professional sports. Now, it is time to look at lesser-known prospects who could have an NHL impact in the future.
MacKinnon’s Home Streak Was a Thing of Beauty for Avalanche
March 30, 2024 by Kerry Collins
It was a definite run for the record books, since the streak was the second-longest in NHL history – behind Wayne Gretzky’s 40-game streak in the 1988-89 campaign. During the streak, MacKinnon scored 29 goals and totaled 77 points, and there were a lot of meaningful highlights along the way. Here’s a look at some of those highlights – and a glimpse behind the numbers – of MacKinnon’s historic run.