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MacKinnon, Goaltenders Rittich and Jones named NHL three stars
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Stu Cowan: Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon teaches lesson on
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Avalanche beat Penguins for win No. 50, clinch playoff spot
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Avs need a trade despite star power of Nathan MacKinnon
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Nathan MacKinnon scores in OT, Avalanche beat Panthers 5-4
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Colorado Avalanche Nathan MacKinnon (29) gets hit by Edmonton
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Nathan MacKinnon provides unpredictable presence for Avalanche
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Nathan MacKinnon goes to All-Star Weekend to avoid suspension
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Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon world's third best center, NHL
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Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon channels anger to get best of Canucks
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Avalanche star center Nathan MacKinnon, coach Jared Bednar appear