Nathan MacKinnon remains the leading candidate for the NHL MVP Hart Trophy, though the gap has narrowed with Connor McDavid and Macklin Celebrini closing in. MacKinnon's exceptional play has significantly contributed to the Colorado Avalanche's top standing in the league, with him leading in goals, points, and even-strength metrics. The race is tight with less than half the season remaining, but MacKinnon still holds a slight edge.
Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog will miss several weeks due to an upper-body injury, casting uncertainty on his participation in the upcoming Winter Olympics for Sweden. The injury occurred during a game against the Florida Panthers, and his return timeline is unclear, just as Sweden prepares for their Olympic debut in 2026.
A snowmobiler was killed in an avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada near Truckee, with rescue efforts ongoing and warnings issued for high avalanche risk in the area.
A snowmobile avalanche in the Johnson Canyon area near Castle Peak, Truckee, CA, resulted in the death of Chris Scott Thomason, 42, from Bend, OR. Despite safety precautions and swift rescue efforts involving nearly 50 people and a fire medic, Thomason did not survive. The incident highlights the dangers of backcountry snowmobiling and the importance of avalanche awareness.
A snowmobiler was killed in an avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada near Truckee, with rescue efforts ongoing and warnings issued for potential further avalanches in the area.
An avalanche near Johnson Canyon and Castle Peak in Truckee, CA, resulted in the death of one snowmobiler, with over 45 emergency responders involved in the rescue effort. The scene remains active, and authorities advise avoiding the area due to ongoing risks.
The Colorado Avalanche, leading the NHL with an impressive 31-3-7 record, are set to face the Tampa Bay Lightning in a highly anticipated rematch of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final. Both teams are among the top scorers and defensive teams in the league, with the Avalanche aiming to extend their historic pace and the Lightning looking to continue their recent winning streak despite injuries. The game is seen as a key measuring stick for both teams' performances midseason.
The NHL injury report highlights key updates: Devon Toews is out for the Avalanche with an upper-body injury; Seth Jones is day-to-day for the Panthers with an upper-body injury; Tom Wilson is being evaluated for a lower-body injury for the Capitals; Zach Werenski returned for the Blue Jackets after a lower-body injury; Bo Horvat missed a game for the Islanders due to a lower-body injury.
A significant snowstorm is forecasted for Colorado's high country, with over a foot of snow expected, raising avalanche risks and impacting travel, as a second storm is anticipated to follow, amid below-average snowpack levels and historically warm December temperatures.
Connor McDavid aims to reach 150 points in a calendar year as the Oilers face the Jets; the Sabres seek their ninth straight win against the Blues; Celebrini continues to impress for Team Canada; the Avalanche look to extend their winning streak against the Kings; and Ovechkin aims to add to his goal total in a busy NHL schedule.
A ski patroller named Cole Murphy died from injuries sustained in an avalanche at Mammoth Mountain while performing mitigation work, with another patroller injured and recovering; Murphy was remembered for his passion for the mountains and dedication to his role.
A ski patroller named Cole Murphy died from injuries sustained in an avalanche at Mammoth Mountain while performing mitigation work, with another patroller injured and recovering; Murphy was remembered for his passion for the mountains and dedication to his role.
A ski patroller named Cole Murphy died from injuries sustained in an avalanche at Mammoth Mountain while performing mitigation work, with another patroller injured and recovering; Murphy was remembered for his passion for the mountains and dedication to his role.
Four hikers, including three men and one woman, were found dead after an avalanche in the Vardousia Mountains in central Greece, where they had gone missing on Christmas Day. The rescue operation was challenging due to difficult weather conditions and terrain, with efforts ongoing to recover the remaining bodies.
Two ski patrollers were injured in an avalanche at Mammoth Mountain during mitigation work, leading to the suspension of mountain operations amid a heavy snowstorm that has deposited over five feet of snow since Tuesday.
