Nathan MacKinnon leads Avalanche to 4-1 victory over Blackhawks, securing playoff spot

Nathan MacKinnon's three assists propelled the Colorado Avalanche to a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, clinching a playoff spot as they lead the Western Conference.

Nathan MacKinnon, Martin Necas help Avalanche overwhelm young Blackhawks in 4-1 win

It might have taken two-thirds of the season, but the Colorado Avalanche power play has sprung to life.. Nathan MacKinnon and ...

MacKinnon stars as the Avalanche beat the Blackhawks 4-1 to clinch playoff spot

Nathan MacKinnon had three assists in Colorado's 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, helping the Avalanche become the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season.

Avalanche's Martin Necas: Sets career high in points

His effort Friday was enough to give him a career high in points with 84 (32 goals, 52 assists) across 65 appearances. He has added 169 shots on net, 74 hits, 30 PIM and a plus-44 rating. Necas has ...

Avs become 1st NHL team to clinch playoff berth, beat Blackhawks

The Colorado Avalanche became the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot Friday night. That development had been just a ...