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.

MacKinnon logged an assist, seven shots on goal and two hits in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Kraken in Game 1.

EDGE Analysis

MacKinnon put up 10 goals and six assists over eight regular-season games in April, though all of those points came in five multi-point efforts. Tuesday was his first single-point game since March 22. The 27-year-old center posted 111 points in 71 outings in 2022-23, and he'll continue to be a focal point of the Avalanche's offense, though the Kraken's defense was able to frustrate him in Game 1.

MacKinnon had a hat trick and an assist in Colorado's 4-3 victory over Nashville on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

MacKinnon earned his sixth career hat trick. This was also the fourth time he's recorded at least three points in the span of seven games, so it's fair to say he's red hot going into the playoffs. His heroics in Colorado's regular-season finale pushed him up to 42 goals this campaign, surpassing the career high of 41 he set in 2018-19. MacKinnon's also finished the season with 69 assists, 366 shots, 53 hits and 40 blocks in 71 outings.

MacKinnon supplied two goals and an assist in Colorado's 5-4 overtime win over Anaheim on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

MacKinnon has recorded six multi-point games over his last nine outings, providing an incredible nine goals and 17 points in that span. Through 68 contests this season, he's recorded 39 goals and 107 points. He's already comfortably beat his previous career high of 99 points, and he's just two markers away from his personal best in that category. Given how hot MacKinnon has been lately, it wouldn't be shocking to see him reach that 41-goal mark, even though Colorado has just three contests left on its schedule.

MacKinnon scored a goal on three shots, added three assists, went plus-4 and blocked three shots in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

MacKinnon has racked up seven multi-point efforts over his last 11 games. The 27-year-old center had been a bit of a finisher lately, but he took over the playmaking role with Mikko Rantanen netting a hat trick. MacKinnon has a remarkable 104 points in 66 contests while adding 339 shots on net, a plus-30 rating and 31 power-play points this season.

MacKinnon scored two goals on seven shots, added an assist and went plus-3 in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

MacKinnon set up the Avalanche's second goal, scored their third and then won the game 3:13 into overtime on a breakaway. The 27-year-old's three-point effort gave him 100 in a season for the first time. He's earned 14 tallies and 15 assists over 18 outings since the start of March. He's up to 36 goals, 64 assists, 336 shots and a plus-26 rating in 65 appearances overall.