Nathan MacKinnon had a four-point night, and Cale Makar scored twice to help the Avs win a wild one, 5-4, at Rogers Place. MacKinnon set up Martin Necas for the game-winner with 4:22 remaining after Colorado had blown an earlier two-goal lead.

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon continues to bolster his MVP case.Late in the second period of Colorado's home game against the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday, MacKinnon became the first player to reach 80 points this season when he netted his 20th goal on a power play.

On Friday night, the Colorado Avalanche faced a critical matchup with the Edmonton Oilers. Heading into the 4 Nations Face-Off, the Avalanche won’t suit up to play again until Feb.

Colorado Avalanche captain Nathan MacKinnon spoke candidly about his feelings following the blockbuster trade that sent his longtime teammate Mikko Rantanen away from the only franchise he'd ever played for. "It's unfortunate," MacKinnon said, per DNVR Avalanche. “Losing a great friend, great teammate. I’m gonna miss him.

The Avs weathered a grinding opening period to pull away for a 2-0 victory over the Flyers at Ball Arena. Samuel Girard’s goal put the Avs ahead, Nathan MacKinnon’s power-play netter gave them cushion and Mackenzie Blackwood posted a second straight shutout as Colorado won consecutive games for the first time in a month.

Oilers center Leon Draisaitl grew his NHL goal-scoring lead, but Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon increased the points lead as his team won in a game of follow-the-leader.