MacKinnon scored a goal on eight shots and had one hit over 23:16 of ice time in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

MacKinnon pocketed his fourth goal of the season late in the second period, just 13 seconds after Bowen Byram tied the game at 3-3. Cal Clutterbuck's giveaway in his own zone led to MacKinnon's snipe from the right faceoff dot. It was the third straight game with a goal for MacKinnon, who has seven points through six games.

MacKinnon scored a goal on four shots, added a power-play assist, blocked two shots and recorded two PIM in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

MacKinnon's second-period marker ended up being the game-winner. This was his second multi-point effort through five contests, and he's at three goals and three assists this season. The 28-year-old center has added 31 shots on net, seven blocked shots, six PIM and a plus-3 rating while working on the top line as the centerpiece of the Avalanche's strong offense, which has averaged four goals per game early in the campaign.

MacKinnon scored a goal on six shots in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

MacKinnon has two goals through four contests, but it's taken him 27 shots to do it. His marker Thursday was an insurance goal in the third period. The 28-year-old has four points, five blocked shots, four hits, four PIM and a plus-5 rating this season. While he's been a bit unlucky so far, his high shot volume should keep him among the best scorers in the NHL once things average out.

MacKinnon registered a game-high 14 shots on goal but failed to record a point in Saturday's 2-1 shootout win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

MacKinnon wasn't able to convert in the shootout, either, as goalie MacKenzie Blackwood stood on his head in his Sharks debut. However, shots on goal is a common category in fantasy hockey, particularly for DFS formats, serving as a reminder that elite skaters like MacKinnon can still get it done even without a goal or apple on the scoreboard.

MacKinnon scored a goal on four shots, dished two assists, added two hits and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

MacKinnon opened the scoring at 7:25 of the first period, then added a pair of assists early in the second. The 28-year-old is already among the best scorers in the league, and he's off to a fantastic start in 2023-24. He produced 42 goals and 111 points in just 71 contests last season, so there's plenty of optimism that MacKinnon can get back to the 100-point mark this year.

MacKinnon scored a power-play goal, had six shots on net, blocked one shot and was whistled for a two-minute penalty over 20:58 of ice time in Thursday's 4-3 preseason loss to the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

MacKinnon probably didn't need to play during the preseason, but Colorado's top-line center made his second appearance in the final tune-up contest prior to the start of the regular season. He didn't have Mikko Rantanen (lower body) by his side, but the duo should be on ice together for next Wednesday's season opener. Jonathan Drouin is expected to be the third forward on the first line to start the season.

MacKinnon rejoined teammates for the second session of Saturday's practice, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

MacKinnon was away Friday in Halifax where his junior team, the Mooseheads, retired his jersey. His return in time for practice suggests he may be available for Sunday's preseason opener against the Wild in Colorado.

MacKinnon scored a goal on four shots, dished an assist, went plus-2 and blocked four shots in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Kraken in Game 5.

EDGE Analysis

MacKinnon picked up his second multi-point effort in five playoff games, but the Avalanche never held a lead Wednesday. The 27-year-old center has three goals, three assists, 24 shots on net, eight blocked shots and a plus-6 rating this postseason. The top-end players have often done well for the Avalanche, but the Kraken have a 3-2 series lead thanks to stronger depth scoring. Colorado will likely need another big game from MacKinnon on Friday to keep its season alive.

MacKinnon notched an assist in Monday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Kraken in Game 4.

EDGE Analysis

MacKinnon set up the first of Mikko Rantanen's two goals in the contest. The 27-year-old MacKinnon has two goals and two assists through four playoff outings. He was held without a shot Monday, but he has 20 shots, seven hits and a plus-4 rating in the postseason, and it's unlikely the Kraken will be able to keep him that quiet back in Denver on Wednesday.

MacKinnon scored two goals on five shots, went plus-2, added two PIM and blocked two shots in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Kraken in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

MacKinnon put the Avalanche ahead 2-1 at 19:15 of the first period, and his tally in the third stood as the game-winner. The 27-year-old has two goals and an assist through three playoff contests, but Saturday was an example of what happens when MacKinnon finds a level most players can't attain. He's added 20 shots on net, six hits, four blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in the postseason.