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MacKinnon (rest) will not travel on Colorado's upcoming road trip.

Colorado is locked into third place in the Central Division and will rest several key players for their final two games, including Nathan MacKinnon, in anticipation of their first round playoff matchup. MacKinnon already missed Colorado's previous game and ends the 2024-25 season with 116 points (32G / 84A) in 79 games.

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MacKinnon (undisclosed) is out vs. Vancouver on Thursday and could miss the remainder of the regular season.

Colorado's head coach Jared Bednar stated that MacKinnon would likely play if they were fighting for a playoff spot, indicating that he should be ready to play in the postseason. The 29-year-old MacKinnon has a league-leading 116 points (32G / 84A) in 79 games this season.

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The Rangers have acquired Nic Petan from the Wild for Turner Elson.

Petan is no stranger to the NHL, with 170 career games, but was limited to only six contests with the Minnesota Wild this season. The 28-year-old Petan has spent most of the 2023-24 campaign in the AHL, scoring an impressive 40 points (12G / 28A) in 44 games with the Iowa Wild.

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MacKinnon (face) is expected to return on Tuesday vs. Washington.

MacKinnon fell awkwardly on his face and exited Saturday's game against the Florida Panthers but will return to the lineup on Tuesday. MacKinnon is the odds-on favourite to win this year's Hart Trophy due to his 32 goals, 85 points, 240 SOG, 30 PIMs and +15 plus/minus through 53 games played this season.

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MacKinnon (chin) was not at practice on Monday after leaving the previous game vs. Florida early due to injury.

Head coach Jared Bednar stated that MacKinnon "should be good to go tomorrow" after missing practice Monday due to a chin injury which caused him to leave their game vs. Florida early. The Avalanche' will hope the injury does not linger as MacKinnon is the odds-on favourite to win this year's Hart Trophy due to his 32 goals, 85 points, 240 SOG, 30 PIMs and +15 plus/minus through 53 games played this season.

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MacKinnon (illness) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play against the Lightning on Monday.

MacKinnon is dealing with an illness that made him a game-time decision for Colorado's Monday night meeting against the Tampa Bay Lightning. MacKinnon has been producing at-will lately, scoring 17 points (3G / 14A) in his last 10 games, playing predominantly on a line with Mikko Rantanen and Valeri Nichushkin.

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Nathan MacKinnon (illness) will be a game-time decision Monday vs. Tampa Bay.

MacKinnon is dealing with an illness that could keep him out of Colorado's Monday night meeting against the Tampa Bay Lightning. MacKinnon has been producing at-will lately, scoring 17 points (3G / 14A) in his last 10 games, playing predominantly on a line with Mikko Rantanen and Valeri Nichushkin. If MacKinnon is unable to play, expect the Avalanche to thrust Ryan Johansen into a larger role.

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MacKinnon (undisclosed) had X-rays taken following Wednesday's game and his status for Friday is uncertain.

MacKinnon was reportedly carted to the X-ray room following Wednesday's game but no update was provided on his status. Until the Avalanche discloses any information on MacKinnon, consider him questionable to play Friday in Minnesota.

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Nic Petan has been recalled from Iowa (AHL).

Petan could make his season debut for Minnesota after being recalled from Iowa on Monday. In 10 games with Iowa, the 43rd overall pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft has 12 points (1G / 11A). Petan has 164 NHL games, predominantly as a member of the Winnipeg Jets, recording 33 points (7G / 26A).

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Petan is expected to be back in the Wild lineup on Thursday.

Petan was a healthy scratch for the Wilds' previous game but will draw back into the lineup Thursday as they take on the Nashville Predators. The 28-year-old has two assists, six SOG, two PIMs and a +2 plus/mins through nine games this season.

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Petan will draw into the Wild lineup on Monday.

Petan last dressed for Minnesota on December 9th but will draw back into the lineup Monday as they take on the Chicago Blackhawks. The 28-year-old has two assists, six SOG, two PIMs and a +3 plus/minus through eight games with the Wild this season.

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