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MacKinnon’s Plushie Moment Captures Canada’s Olympic Heartbreak vs. USA
sports2 days ago

MacKinnon’s Plushie Moment Captures Canada’s Olympic Heartbreak vs. USA

Canada lost 2-1 in overtime to the United States in the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic men’s hockey final. Nathan MacKinnon’s unimpressed reaction to receiving a stuffed mascot after the defeat went viral as Jack Hughes scored the overtime winner. Connor McDavid was named Olympic MVP with 13 points, while coach Jon Cooper criticized the tournament’s 3-on-3 overtime format. Canada outshot the U.S. 42-28 but couldn’t convert the chances.

via Sports Illustrated|
#hockey#jack-hughes#mackinnon
Celebrini makes Olympic history as Canada routs France
sports10 days ago

Celebrini makes Olympic history as Canada routs France

Canada routed France 10-2 to secure the Group A No. 1 seed at Milano Cortina 2026, with 19-year-old Macklin Celebrini becoming the first NHL player to score on an Olympic penalty shot, while Crosby, McDavid and Stone fueled the offense and a late hit on Nathan MacKinnon sparked Tom Wilson to defend his teammate, underscoring Canada’s unity and pursuit of gold.

via NHL.com|
#canada#celebrini#hockey
MacKinnon and McDavid Vie for NHL MVP Lead
sports1 month ago

MacKinnon and McDavid Vie for NHL MVP Lead

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.

via NHL.com|
#avalanche#hart-trophy#mackinnon
"Playoff Race Intensifies: Avalanche and Predators Battle for Division Title"
sports2 years ago

"Playoff Race Intensifies: Avalanche and Predators Battle for Division Title"

The Colorado Avalanche dominated the first period against the Nashville Predators, with Nathan MacKinnon scoring three goals to secure a 5-4 win. Despite a flat second period, coach Jared Bednar has done an impressive job leading the team through injuries and lost talent this season, making him a contender for the Jack Adams trophy. The Avalanche will face the Seattle Kraken in the playoffs, which promises to be a fun and fresh matchup. Defenseman Sam Girard had a strong game, and the team will welcome back Cale Makar and Josh Manson for the playoffs. However, defenseman Kurtis MacDermid's penalty-taking remains a concern, and goaltender Alexandar Georgiev had an off night.

via Colorado Hockey Now|
#avalanche#bednar#mackinnon
MacKinnon's Overtime Heroics Propel Avalanche to Victory.
sports2 years ago

MacKinnon's Overtime Heroics Propel Avalanche to Victory.

The Colorado Avalanche defeated the San Jose Sharks in a thrilling overtime game, with Nathan MacKinnon scoring the game-winning goal. While defenseman Jack Johnson had a strong performance, the rest of the defense struggled and penalties were a problem. The Avalanche are now headed to the playoffs for the sixth year in a row, but are sitting defenseman Cale Makar for maintenance. Despite wanting to secure the first spot in the playoffs, the team is prioritizing Makar's health for the postseason.

via Colorado Hockey Now|
#avalanche#mackinnon#makar