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Valeri Nichushkin completed a hat trick with an empty-net score after Nathan MacKinnon knocked in the go-ahead goal with 4:15 ...

After the game, Nathan MacKinnon praised Valeri Nichushkin, who had three goals and an assist. “Obviously, Val with the hat trick is amazing. He’s been so good since he’s been back ...

MacKinnon's two scores extended his home points streak to 19 games. He also moved one point away from 1,000 for his career.

After a thrilling win against the Maple Leafs on Saturday, the Avalanche battle to continue their hot streak when they face ...

DENVER (AP) — Valeri Nichushkin completed a hat trick with an empty-net score after Nathan MacKinnon knocked in the go-ahead goal with 4:15 remaining and the Colorado Avalanche rallied from two ...

Filip Gustavsson turned aside 27 of 28 shots and denied Nathan MacKinnon in the shootout to lead the Minnesota Wild to a 2-1 ...

Parker Kelly scored twice, including the game-winner, as the Colorado Avalanche doubled up the Flames 4-2 Friday at the Scotiabank Saddledome. A tight-checking, physical contest went the way of the ...

Colorado Avalanche (38-24-2, in the Central Division) Denver; Monday, 9 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche host the Chicago Blackhawks after Valeri Nichushkin recorded ... TOP PERFORMERS: ...

Colorado Avalanche (38-24-2, in the Central Division) Denver; Monday, 9 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche host the Chicago Blackhawks after Valeri ... Nathan MacKinnon has 27 goals ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche host the Chicago Blackhawks after Valeri Nichushkin recorded ... TOP PERFORMERS: Nathan MacKinnon has 27 goals and 73 assists for the Avalanche.