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MacKinnon notched two assists, two shots on goal and a pair of hits in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 6.

MacKinnon helped out on goals by Devon Toews and Mikko Rantanen, but it wasn't enough to force a Game 7 in the second round. The 25-year-old MacKinnon had 15 points, 38 shots on net and a plus-6 rating in 10 playoff contests. He was held off the scoresheet for three straight games prior to Thursday, which likely helped the Golden Knights overcome the Avalanche's 2-0 series lead. In 2021-22 fantasy drafts, MacKinnon should be a top-3 pick.

MacKinnon registered a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Golden Knights in Game 2.

MacKinnon found Mikko Rantanen at the top of the right-wing circle for the game-winning goal just 2:07 into overtime. The 25-year-old MacKinnon continues to impress on offense with eight goals and five helpers through six playoff games. He's added 27 shots on net, nine hits and a plus-9 rating.

MacKinnon scored twice on eight shots, dished an assist and went plus-3 in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Golden Knights in Game 1.

MacKinnon didn't get involved in the offense until the second period. Both of his goals were at even strength, and he helped out on a Gabriel Landeskog power-play tally to help the Avalanche strengthen their grip on the lead. MacKinnon has dazzled with 12 points (eight goals, four helpers) through five playoff contests.

MacKinnon had a power-play goal and an assist with three shots in Sunday's 5-2 victory over the Blues in Game 4.

MacKinnon had a quiet night offensively through two periods but assisted on Mikko Rantanen's goal 4:20 into the third period and added an empty-netter in the final minute of the frame. MacKinnon piled up nine points in Colorado's four-game sweep of St. Louis, a point total that's even more impressive considering he was held off the scoresheet in Game 3.

MacKinnon netted a hat trick and added an assist in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Blues in Game 2.

MacKinnon is doing everything in his power to make this a short first-round series. He's already amassed five goals and two helpers through two games, leading the Avalanche to a 2-0 advantage in the series. The superstar center remains a dynamic option on offense for a team that's shown no hesitation to pile up goals.

MacKinnon (undisclosed) scored twice on six shots, dished an assist and added five hits in Monday's 4-1 win over the Blues in Game 1.

MacKinnon logged 21:14 of ice time in his return from an injury that cost him four games near the end of the regular season. The 25-year-old superstar was back in his familiar first-line role that earned him 20 goals and 45 helpers in 48 contests in the regular season. MacKinnon remains the centerpiece of the Avalanche's offense, and he's off to a great start in the postseason.

MacKinnon (undisclosed) practiced in a full-contact sweater Saturday, so he'll be ready to return for Monday's series opener against the Blues, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

MacKinnon missed the final two games of the regular season, but his return to practice Saturday confirms the suspicion that those absences were mostly precautionary. That notion was further confirmed by coach Jared Bednar, as Adrian Dater of Colorado Hockey Now reports that Bednar expects to have MacKinnon in the Game 1 lineup. Colorado's arguably the team to beat as the playoffs get underway, and MacKinnon is a big part of the reason why, as he racked up 20 goals and 45 assists in 48 regular-season games.

Per Peter Baugh of The Athletic, MacKinnon (undisclosed) won't play Wednesday or Thursday against the Kings, but he should be ready to return for Game 1 of the Avalanche's first-round playoff series.

The specific nature of MacKinnon's issue remains a mystery, but it appears as though the Avalanche are likely just exercising caution with their star center ahead of postseason play. MacKinnon was exceptional during the regular season, racking up 20 goals, 65 points and 206 shots on net in 48 games. He should be one of the first players selected in this year's playoff pools.

MacKinnon (lower body) saw 20:32 of ice time and fired two shots on goal in Monday's 2-1 win over the Golden Knights.

MacKinnon missed two games with the injury. The 25-year-old center has been fantastic as the cornerstone of the Avalanche's offense this year. He's produced 20 goals, 65 points, 206 shots on net and a plus-22 rating through 48 contests and should remain in a hearty top-line role throughout the playoffs.

MacKinnon (lower body) will return to the lineup for Monday's game against the Golden Knights, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

MacKinnon participated in morning skate without limitations and feels good enough to make his return from a two-game absence for this pivotal West division showdown. Colorado trails Vegas by four points with a game in hand, but the Avalanche still control their own destiny. A regulation win Monday followed by a pair of victories over the Kings would lock up the division title, and having the productive MacKinnon (20 goals, 45 assists in 47 games) back in tow might just help the Avalanche accomplish that feat.

MacKinnon (lower body) won't play Saturday versus the Kings, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

MacKinnon will miss a second straight game with the injury. Since the Avalanche are firmly in a playoff spot, they won't risk aggravating MacKinnon's injury before the postseason begins. The 25-year-old will try to get healthy ahead of Monday's game in Vegas.

MacKinnon (lower body) will not be available for Friday's contest against Los Angeles.

MacKinnon was a late scratch for Friday's contest and it's unclear when he picked up his injury. The 25-year-old superstar has racked up 20 goals and 65 points in 47 games this season. Consider him questionable for Saturday's rematch with the Kings.

MacKinnon posted two assists and a game-high nine shots on goal in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over the Sharks.

MacKinnon set up goals by his linemates in the contest, with Mikko Rantanen scoring in the first period and Gabriel Landeskog in the third. The 25-year-old MacKinnon has been on quite the tear lately with 30 points in his last 18 outings. The superstar center is up to 65 points (20 goals, 45 helpers), 202 shots on net and a plus-24 rating in 46 contests overall.

MacKinnon had a goal and an assist with a game-high nine shots in Saturday's 4-3 win over San Jose.

After having a 15-game point streak snapped the previous night, MacKinnon wasted no time reacquainting himself with the scoresheet Saturday. He got the Avalanche on the board 13:08 into the second period, converting a backdoor feed form Conor Timmins to tie the game at 1-1, then he picked up an assist on Patrik Nemeth's third-period goal. MacKinnon will go into the final week of the regular season ranked fourth in the NHL scoring race with 63 points in 45 games, one back of Toronto's Mitch Marner and three behind Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl.

MacKinnon registered an assist and six shots on goal to extend his point streak to 15 games in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

During the streak, MacKinnon has amassed nine goals and 17 helpers with 67 shots on net and a plus-5 rating. The superstar center simply can't be held off the scoresheet. He's at 61 points (19 tallies, 42 assists), 184 shots and a plus-22 rating through 43 contests overall.

MacKinnon scored a power-play goal and led all players with six shots in Monday's 4-1 loss to St. Louis.

MacKinnon scored the lone Avalanche goal at 8:24 of the second period, burying a sharp-angle shot from the bottom of the left faceoff circle. It was the high point of an otherwise rough showing for the Colorado superstar, who was minus-3 on the night. MacKinnon did manage to extend his point streak to 14 games, a run in which he's posted nine multi-point efforts and eight outings of five-plus shots on goal.

MacKinnon scored a power-play goal and added two assists, one of them also with the man advantage, in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Blues.

The 25-year-old has found the scoresheet in 13 straight games, piling up a remarkable eight goals and 24 points over that stretch. MacKinnon is up to 18 goals and 59 points through 41 contests, leaving him tied for third with Mitch Marner in the NHL scoring race.

MacKinnon registered three assists, five shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Blues.

MacKinnon had assists on both of Andre Burakovsky's goals and an empty-netter from Pierre-Edouard Bellemare. The three-apple game extended MacKinnon's point streak to 12 contests. In that span, he's racked up seven tallies and 14 assists. For the year, the superstar center has 56 points, 169 shots, a plus-28 rating and 28 PIM in 40 outings.

MacKinnon and the Avs' next three contests have been postponed, per the NHL's announcement Friday.

Colorado will see two games with the Kings on Friday and Sunday postponed as well as Tuesday's clash with the Blues. Given the team's already busy schedule, the games may need to be added onto the end of the season in mid-May.

MacKinnon notched a power-play assist, six shots on goal and two hits in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Blues.

MacKinnon pushed his point streak to 11 games with a helper on Mikko Rantanen's second-period tally. During the streak, MacKinnon has seven goals and 11 helpers, with nine of the points coming on the power play. The superstar center is up to 53 points, 164 shots, a plus-26 rating and 32 hits through 39 contests overall.