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Nathan MacKinnon  • C  •  Avalanche

Nathan MacKinnon Tallies Two Power-Play Assists In Victory

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon tallied two assists on the man advantage during Thursday's victory over the San Jose Sharks. MacKinnon's first helper of the evening was the secondary assist on Valeri Nichuskin's ninth tally of the season. Later in the final frame, MacKinnon tallied the primary assist on Mikko Rantanen's 19th goal of the season. Since the start of December, MacKinnon has tallied 16 total points (six goals, ten assists) with three of them coming on the power-play. Over his previous six games, he has been held off the scoresheet just twice and logged at least three shots on goal in each game. MacKinnon remains a high-end center in all formats and a top play in DFS in all matchups. He should be viewed as a high-upside option on Friday evening facing the Anaheim Ducks.
Yesterday   
Valeri Nichushkin  • RW  •  Avalanche

Valeri Nichushkin Pots Lone Avalanche Goal In Monday's Defeat

Colorado Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin was the team's lone goal-scorer in Monday's 3-1 defeat against Vancouver. He grabbed a late consolation goal with 46 seconds left in regulation. Mikko Rantanen and Cale Makar picked up the assists. Nichushkin already has five goals for the month and has been providing steady offense since making his season debut a month ago. He's bagged eight goals in total and sits on 12 points through 16 appearances. The Russian forward skates on the second line with Ross Colton and Casey Mittelstadt and has landed a job on the first power-play unit.
3 days ago   
Mackenzie Blackwood  • G  •  Avalanche

Mackenzie Blackwood Makes Second Avalanche Start Monday

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood will be the starter for Monday's matchup against Vancouver. Blackwood is fresh off his team debut, having defeated Nashville 5-2 at the weekend with 37 saves. This is the second time this season Blackwood faces the Canucks. He was handed a 3-2 loss as a member of the Sharks on Nov. 2. Vancouver is 5-7-4 on home ice and has won only two of its last six games, so Blackwood is in a good position to pick up consecutive wins for only the third time this season.
4 days ago   
Nathan MacKinnon  • C  •  Avalanche

Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen Crush Penguins

Colorado Avalanche forwards Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen skated circles around the Penguins on Tuesday, combining for 10 points in a 6-2 victory. Each had five points, with MacKinnon producing one goal and four assists and Rantanen logging his 10th career hat trick and two assists. It was the second time MacKinnon and Rantanen posted five points each in the same game. The two have been truly dominant this season. MacKinnon leads the league with 46 points (10 goals, 36 assists) in 30 games, and Rantanen sits fourth among all skaters with 42 points (18 goals, 24 assists).
Dec 11   
Mackenzie Blackwood  • G  •  Avalanche

Mackenzie Blackwood Lands In Colorado

The Colorado Avalanche have acquired goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood in a trade with the San Jose Sharks. Forward Givani Smith will also move to Denver, with goaltender Alexandar Georgiev and forward Nikolai Kovalenko going the other way, along with a couple of draft picks. Goaltending has been a major weak point for the Avalanche this season. Blackwood will be tasked with providing some stability in the net alongside Scott Wedgewood, who was recently acquired from Nashville. Wedgewood has started well with his new team, so Blackwood will need to be sharp to receive regular action. He's posted a 6-9-3 record this season with a 3.00 goals-against average, a .910 save percentage, and one shutout. Blackwood's fantasy stock receives a huge boost from the trade, as he has joined a much stronger team.
Dec 9   
Scott Wedgewood  • G  •  Avalanche

Scott Wedgewood Impresses With Shutout Performance Versus Devils

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood had a memorable outing against New Jersey on Sunday, collecting his first shutout of the season in a 4-0 road win. Wedgewood was unbeatable for his former team, recording 25 saves. The veteran netminder, who arrived from Nashville on Nov. 30 as the two teams switched backup goalies, has had an impressive start with his new club. Through three outings, Wedgewood boasts a 2-1-0 record, allowing 1.44 goals with a .951 save percentage. Colorado's No. 1 Alexandar Georgiev has not been good this season, so Wedgewood might find himself carrying a significant workload in Denver.
Dec 9   
Scott Wedgewood  • G  •  Avalanche

Scott Wedgewood Faces Devils On Sunday

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood will be between the sticks for Sunday's matchup against New Jersey. He'll make his second start for the team after arriving from Nashville a week ago. The veteran netminder suffered a 5-3 loss in his first start against Carolina, but Wedgewood has impressed by stopping 52 of 56 shots across his first two appearances with the Avalanche. He made his debut in a relief effort against Buffalo on Tuesday, helping the team turn a 4-0 deficit into a 5-4 win. Wedgewood will have a tricky task on his hands against his former team on Sunday, as the Devils average the sixth-most goals in the league (3.52).
Dec 8   
Ross Colton  • C  •  Avalanche

Ross Colton Rejoins Avalanche Lineup Saturday

Colorado Avalanche forward Ross Colton (foot) is expected to return to the lineup on Saturday versus Detroit. He has been activated from Injured Reserve ahead of the game. A broken foot has kept him sidelined since the end of October. Before suffering the injury, Colton showcased impressive form, scoring eight goals and nine points in 10 games. He'll rejoin the lineup as a member of the second line, linking up with Casey Mittelstadt and Valeri Nichushkin. Colton should also see action with the second power-play unit. He's had five points (four goals, one assist) with the man advantage this season.
Dec 7   
Nathan MacKinnon  • C  •  Avalanche

Nathan MacKinnon Registers Three Points In Comeback Victory

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon potted two goals and recorded an assist in Tuesday's sensational 5-4 comeback victory against Buffalo. The Avalanche became only the eighth team in the past 25 years to win a game in regulation after falling four goals behind. MacKinnon sparked the comeback with his first goal 2:24 into the second period. He tied the game at four with his second tally at the 7:39 mark in the third frame, and the Avalanche superstar completed his three-point night with an assist when Artturi Lehkonen netted the game-winner with less than five minutes to go in regulation. MacKinnon is once again among the league's leading scorers and currently shares the top spot with Minnesota's Kirill Kaprizov and Carolina's Martin Necas. He's had 39 points (nine goals, 30 assists) in 26 appearances.
Dec 4   
Josh Manson  • D  •  Avalanche

Josh Manson Considered Week-To-Week

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (upper body) will be out week-to-week. He has already missed one game, sitting out his first action of the season Saturday versus Edmonton. Manson's absence will mostly be felt in the physical part of the game, as he leads Colorado with 51 hits. Offensively, he has tallied six points (one goal, five assists) in 24 appearances. John Ludvig took Manson's spot on the third defensive pairing on Saturday, logging 12:57 of ice time. He finished scoreless with two shots, one block, two hits, two penalty minutes, and a minus-one rating.
Dec 1   
Miles Wood  • LW  •  Avalanche

Miles Wood Out Month-To-Month

Colorado Avalanche left wing Miles Wood (upper body) is considered month-to-month. Wood was placed on Injured Reserve with an upper-body injury on Thursday, and he apparently faces an extended absence. The 29-year-old has been out of the lineup for two games already. Wood works in the bottom six for Colorado and has registered three points (two goals, one assist) in 16 games this season. Chris Wagner has replaced Wood in the lineup, but he doesn't offer anything to fantasy managers.
Dec 1   
Josh Manson  • D  •  Avalanche

Josh Manson Sustains An Upper-Body Injury Friday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson suffered an upper-body injury in Friday's 5-3 loss at Dallas. He left the contest in the second period after crashing into the boards. Manson's night was over following only 10 shifts, during which he logged 7:13 of action. He's now in danger of missing his first game of the campaign, with Colorado returning to the ice Saturday night against Edmonton. Manson has recorded six points (one goal, five assists) in 24 appearances with 27 shots, 34 blocks, and a team-high 51 hits. The Colorado defense also lost Oliver Kylington (undisclosed) this week, so John Ludvig might get a chance to play in only his sixth game of the season on Saturday.
Nov 30   
Mikko Rantanen  • RW  •  Avalanche

Mikko Rantanen Tallies Goal, Assist On Friday

Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen scored his 15th goal of the season and tacked on an assist during their loss to the Dallas Stars on Friday evening. Rantanen first got on the score sheet with a primary assist on Valeri Nichushkin's power-play goal in the first period. Later in the third, Rantanen would find the back of the net on a snap-shot. This outing snapped a two-game scoring drought. Since the start of the month, the 28-year-old has tallied an impressive 11 goals and eight assists. Through 24 total games, the winger has tallied 34 points, with 12 of them coming on the power-play. Fantasy managers should continue to view the former tenth-overall selection as an elite fantasy option in redraft formats and top play in DFS in all matchups.
Nov 30   
Oliver Kylington  • D  •  Avalanche

Oliver Kylington Out On Friday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Oliver Kylington (undisclosed) will not play in Friday's matchup against Dallas. The 27-year-old blue-liner suffered an undisclosed injury in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over Vegas. Kylington has only had a minuscule role on the Avalanche team, averaging 12:10 of ice time in eight appearances. He's recorded one goal and one assist with two shots, six blocks, and two hits. Calvin de Haan is projected to take Kylington's spot on the third defensive pairing for Friday's game.
Nov 29   
Miles Wood  • LW  •  Avalanche

Miles Wood Added To Injured Reserve

Colorado Avalanche left wing Miles Wood (upper body) was placed on Injured Reserve Thursday. The 29-year-old exits the lineup just six games after recovering from an upper-body injury. Wood has flirted with the 30-point plateau in recent campaigns but is well off the pace to get there in 2024-25, sitting on three points (two goals, one assist) in 16 appearances. In a corresponding move, the Avalanche have brought Chris Wagner back up from the AHL. Wagner has averaged barely over seven minutes a night in the NHL this season, scoring one goal in 12 games.
Nov 29   
Jonathan Drouin  • LW  •  Avalanche

Jonathan Drouin Out Week-To-Week

Colorado Avalanche left wing Jonathan Drouin (upper body) faces another spell on the sidelines. On Wednesday, Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar announced that Drouin is considered week-to-week with an upper-body injury. The silky forward has already missed a large chunk of the season with an upper-body problem, skating in only a handful of games. He has recorded two goals and two assists in five outings. Replacing Drouin in the top six on Monday versus Tampa Bay, Ivan Ivan scored two goals in an 8-2 loss. He will remain on the second line Wednesday night versus Vegas, giving Ivan additional fantasy value.
Nov 27   
Alexandar Georgiev  • G  •  Avalanche

Alexandar Georgiev Returns To Action Versus Capitals

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (upper body) will return to the crease on Thursday against Washington. He'll be back between the pipes after sitting out two games with an upper-body injury. Georgiev has won each of his last three starts, although he still carries a losing record with 4-5-0. The 28-year-old has allowed 3.56 goals with a .863 save percentage. It's a difficult matchup for Georgiev on Thursday, but he faces a Capitals team that is without Alex Ovechkin (lower leg), which will significantly improve his chances of extending his current winning streak.
Nov 21   
Alexandar Georgiev  • G  •  Avalanche

Alexandar Georgiev Added To Injured Reserve

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (upper body) was placed on Injured Reserve Sunday. He was absent for Friday's clash against Washington due to an upper-body injury, and it's unclear when Georgiev will be ready to return. After landing on Injured Reserve, he will definitely miss Monday's matchup against Philadelphia. Georgiev has won each of his last three starts, improving to 4-5-0 for the year. His inconsistent form has allowed Justus Annunen to make regular starts, but he had a poor outing on Friday, with three goals allowed on eight shots. Trent Miner made his NHL debut in Annunen's relief, turning aside 12 of 13 shots.
Nov 17   
Alexandar Georgiev  • G  •  Avalanche

Alexandar Georgiev Unavailable On Friday

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (upper body) will not dress for Friday's tilt against Washington. He has suffered an upper-body injury, which forces Georgiev to exit the lineup just as he had picked up some form. Following a terrible start to the year, he has won three consecutive outings. The recent run has improved Georgiev's record for the campaign to 4-5-0. His absence gives another start to Justus Annunen, who has impressed this season with a 5-2-0 record. Annunen has a 2.64 goals-against average and a .893 save percentage. The Finnish netminder has been strong between the sticks, but he faces a tough Capitals team that has gone 10-4-1 while averaging the second-most goals in the league (4.13).
Nov 15   
Mikko Rantanen  • RW  •  Avalanche

Mikko Rantanen Grabs Four Points Against Kings

Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen crushed it against the L.A. Kings on Wednesday, amassing four points in a 4-2 victory. He picked up an assist early in the game and went on to turn a 2-1 deficit into a victory for the Avalanche with a natural hat trick. Nathan MacKinnon and Joe Sakic were previously the only players in Avalanche history to score a natural hat trick. Rantanen and MacKinnon have continued to post ridiculous numbers in 2024-25. The two have combined for nearly 60 points already, with Rantanen scoring a team-high 12 goals and dishing out 13 assists in 17 games. Eight of his goals have come in the past five games.
Nov 14   
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