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The Avalanche led the NHL in 22-plus mile per hour speed bursts (212) and 20-plus mph bursts (2,493) last season. Forward ...

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The Colorado Avalanche could be re-visiting their traumatic experience from the past NHL season as one of Nathan MacKinnon's ...

Nathan MacKinnon (29) of the Colorado Avalanche defends against Connor McDavid (97) of the Edmonton Oilers in the second period at Ball Arena April 11, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post) ...

BROSSARD, Quebec — Barely more than two weeks ago, a stunned Nathan MacKinnon sat at his locker inside TD Garden and gave his raw, emotional thoughts on losing a friend in the biggest in-season ...

Nathan MacKinnon (29) of the Colorado Avalanche skates ahead of Craig Smith (15) of the Dallas Stars during the first period at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024.

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) and Toronto Maple Leafs centrer Auston Matthews (34) face off during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Toronto, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024.

Last season, MacKinnon led the NHL with 405 shots on goal (4.94 per game) and was fourth in shot attempts with 692 (8.44 per contest). “I just make the right play,” MacKinnon said.

Nathan MacKinnon has a chance to break the Colorado Avalanche franchise record for points in a season, currently held by Peter Stastny and set 42 years ago.

Nathan MacKinnon welcomes the hype. Sportsbooks project 6-to-1 odds for the Avs to win it all, matching internal expectations of a proud hockey franchise seeking its third championship.