MacKinnon won league MVP honors for the first time last season, and is on track to be a top contender again. He’s up to 60 points in 37 games. His three-point night against Utah extended his lead in the scoring race to seven, and his teammate Mikko Rantanen is now alone in second place with 53.

Nathan MacKinnon is now leading the league in scoring, and he led the Colorado Avalanche to another win on Friday night.

To borrow from Jared Bednar’s nautical theme, the S.S. Avalanche has spent some time in rough seas this season.

The Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon, who leads the NHL in points with 61, was selected the league's first star for December. The center racked up a league-leading 25 points in 13 games during the month, and most of his damage came at even strength. His 13 even-strength assists and 20 even-strength points led the league.

MacKinnon had a power-play assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Saturday's 2-1 shootout loss to Montreal. Another game, another point for MacKinnon, who has points in seven consecutive games. The top-line center has one goal and 14 assists during his scoring streak.

While some award races– like the Vezina and the Selke– seem to be over already, others, like the Hart Trophy, look like they’ll come down to a photo finish. But with around

Chicago is one of the worst two-way teams in the league, ranking in the Bottonm 5 in both goals scored per game and goals allowed per game. The Hawks’ analytics suggest that positive regression is unlikely, given they rank last in xGF/60, 24th in xGA/60, and 30th in expected goal differential per 60 minutes.

Watch the Colorado Avalanche take on the Chicago Blackhawks in an exciting matchup. Learn how to tune in and what to expect in this nationally televised game.

Devon Toews scored 48 seconds into overtime and the Colorado Avalanche overcame a three-goal deficit to beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-5 on Thursday night and extend their winning streak to six games.

Devon Toews scored twice, including the go-ahead goal with 11:06 remaining, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Florida Panthers 3-1.

SALT LAKE CITY — NHL teams have had enough trouble containing Nathan MacKinnon ... a 4-1 win for the Colorado Avalanche against Utah HC at Delta Center. The last time MacKinnon dropped the ...

For the first and only time this regular season, the Avalanche will host the reigning Stanley Cup champions, the Florida Panthers. This is the second and final meeting between the teams this season, as the Avalanche won their first meeting in Sunrise 7-4 on November 23.