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Hart Trophy hopeful Nathan MacKinnon records hat trick to lead Avalanche over Minnesota
Nathan MacKinnon reached the 50-goal plateau in his eighth four-point performance this season.
Nathan MacKinnon reached the 50-goal plateau in his eighth four-point performance this season.
The Avs' chances at claiming the Central Division title fell drastically following Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Stars.
Colorado's top winger suffered an upper-body injury after taking a heavy hit from Mattias Ekholm.
Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and two assists, becoming just the sixth player to reach 130 points in the last 30 years.
The Avs dominated aspects of Monday's loss but only got one past Tarasov in Columbus.
Justus Annunen replaced Georgiev in the second period and stopped all 22 shots he faced the rest of the way.
Nathan MacKinnon failed to record a point against the New York Rangers on Thursday. He played 27:53 and had five shots on goal.
The Avs were held to just 15 shots in the final two periods after trailing 2-1 through 20 minutes of play on Tuesday.
The Avs successfully erased a four-goal deficit for just the third time in franchise history and first since 2007.
Casey Mittelstadt was flanked by wingers Mikko Rantanen and Valeri Nichushkin for the final two periods on Friday.
Looking back at an exciting and team-shifting month of trades and results on the ice for the Avs.
The Avs went 4-0-0 on their road trip, ultimately erasing any past road struggles they've had this season.
Lehkonen scored with just one second remaining in OT off a marvelous pass from Nathan MacKinnon to lift the Avs to victory.
Casey Mittelstadt scored his first goal in an Avs uniform while fellow newcomers Sean Walker and Brandon Duhaime recorded assists.
All four new acquisitions made their debut and Valeri Nichushkin also returned to the new-look Avs after missing nearly two months
The Avs added two more forwards, acquiring Duhaime from Minnesota and Trenin from Nashville during Thursday's optional practice.
The Avs traded Byram and Johansen then dominated the Red Wings while also celebrating Helm's career and Compher's Avs tenure.
MacFarland swung big on Wednesday, adding Casey Mittelstadt and Sean Walker while saying bye to a key piece of the 2022 Cup run.
Avalanche traded Bowen Byram to Buffalo and Ryan Johansen to Philadelphia in a package for Sean Walker
The Avs shutout the Chicago Blackhawks 5-0 behind a perfect 36-save performance from Justus Annunen
Justus Annunen made 25 saves against the Chicago Blackhawks, earning his first NHL shutout in Colorado's 5-0 victory.
Colorado improved to 3-0-0 against the Dallas Stars as it inches closer to overtaking them for second in the Central Division.
Valeri Nichushkin returned to practice on Monday for the first time since entering the NHLPA Player Assistance program on Jan. 15.
The Avs fell to 3-5-2 since the All-Star break after letting another strong effort slip away in a 4-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.
The Avalanche blew a third-period lead in Detroit, falling 2-1 in OT to the Red Wings and 13-13-5 overall away from home.