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‘Can’t Help It’: MacKinnon’s Competitive Fire Still Raging for Colorado Avalanche
MacKinnon said his frustration from last spring’s playoff sweep helps fuel his play, and he has 30 points in 19 games.
- Colorado Avalanche centre Nathan MacKinnon drives his play through intense competitiveness, recording 30 points in 19 games as the team sits second in the Central Division with an 11-6-2 record.
- Last spring's disappointing playoff exit still motivates the 200-pound forward; after winning the Presidents' Trophy, Colorado suffered a four-game sweep in the Western Conference final against the Vegas Golden Knights.
- Head coach Jared Bednar supports MacKinnon's intense style, noting "That's just him playing hard," and believes the forward now channels his emotions into productivity rather than frustration.
- On Tuesday in Toronto, MacKinnon battled winger Jack Roslovic as Colorado remained a potent offensive force, tied for the league lead with an average of 4.11 goals for per game.
- MacKinnon remains focused on improvement, stating "We've been OK. We have some room to improve," as the 31-year-old aims to maintain his high-scoring pace for a Stanley Cup run.
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‘Can’t help it’: MacKinnon’s competitive fire still raging for Colorado Avalanche
TORONTO — Cale Makar joked his teammate just wanted to demonstrate some off-season training. The Colorado Avalanche experienced a disappointing end to the 2025-26 campaign, one that included the Presidents' Trophy for the best regular-season record and...
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‘Can’t help it’: Nathan MacKinnon’s competitive fire still raging for Avalanche
Cale Makar joked his teammate just wanted to demonstrate some off-season training. The Colorado Avalanche experienced a disappointing end to the 2025-26 campaign, one that included the Presidents’ Trophy for the best regular-season record and culminated with a four-game sweep in the Western Conference final at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights. Colorado’s intense […]
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