– Nathan MacKinnon. While Rantanen is still alive and kicking with Dallas, the Avalanche’s superstar is off to Europe with Canada to take part in the World Championship.

Avalanche stars Gabe Landeskog, Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar named to initial 2026 Olympics rosters Martin Necas was also among the first six players named for all 12 participating nations.

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) in action during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Colorado Avalanche in game two of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at ...

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29), left, and teammate Martin Necas, right, (88) awaiting a faceoff against the St. Louis Blues, talk to each other during a stoppage in play against ...

The one thing MacKinnon never does is take accountability for the team's failures. That's not an indictment of his performance in the opening round. MacKinnon was excellent against the Stars ...

Nathan MacKinnon doesn’t like that. He will be 38 years old in August, and he may not have enough time to wait for Pittsburgh to become a legitimate championship contender again.

Nathan MacKinnon said the Avalanche's Game 7 loss to Dallas was “pretty shocking” after leading 2–0 in the third. The Avalanche gave up four third-period goals in a Game 7 collapse to the Stars.

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29), left, and teammate Martin Necas, right, (88) awaiting a faceoff against the St. Louis Blues, talk to each other during a stoppage in play against the ...