Back with the Colorado Avalanche, Team Canada stars Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar react to the insane popularity of the 4 Nations Face-Off.

Makar notched two power-play assists, four shots on goal and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Devils. Makar has three goals and six helpers over seven outings in February in NHL play.

The Colorado Avalanche trio of Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and Devon Toews had an easy excuse for missing Friday’s practice. They needed a break after hoisting

If we can get another score, the Avs can go the distance and win the Stanley Cup. Kiz: With Cale Makar, Devon Toews and Sam Girard as the lone truly reliable defensemen at the disposal of coach Jared Bednar,

The Colorado Avalanche stumbled through a pair of road games against inferior competition to start the post-4 Nations Face-Off stretch run. Now the team has a season-high six-game homestand coming up,

That was fun. Connor McDavid scored the overtime game-winning goal on Thursday to crown Team Canada as the 4 Nations Face-Off champions over Team USA. Nathan MacKinnon, Devon Toews, and Cale Makar all played a big role in Canada’s accomplishments.

The Avalanche are back. Well, kind of. Already missing 4 Nations Face-Off finalists Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, and Devon Toews, the Avs were also without Artturi Lehkonen, Logan O’Connor, Samuel Girard,

The Avalanche on Wednesday returned to the ice for their first official practice after the 4 Nations Face-Off break. What's left of them, that is. It was known that Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and Devon Toews wouldn't be there,

Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and Devon Toews helped Canada to a thrilling 3-2 overtime win over the U.S. in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game. But there's not much time for rest as they quickly join the Avalanche in Nashville for a game Saturday.

The Colorado Avalanche trio of Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and Devon Toews had an easy excuse for missing Friday's practice.

The Colorado Avalanche trio of Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and Devon Toews had an easy excuse for missing Friday’s practice. They needed a break after hoisting hockey’s new trophy. MacKinnon, Makar and Toews helped Canada to a thrilling 3-2 overtime win over the United States in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game on Thursday.

The Avs hope Valeri Nichushkin could play as soon as Wednesday, the first game of the homestand, against New Jersey. That would be the healthiest the team has been all year, with just defenseman Josh Manson missing from a Landeskog-less optimal lineup.