Nathan MacKinnon Sidelined As Avalanche Resume Play After ...
Nathan MacKinnon won't be on the ice tonight in Utah.
thehockeynews.comHere’s the latest on Nathan MacKinnon based on recent reports:
- MacKinnon has been in and out of the Avalanche lineup due to injuries and maintenance/illness-related concerns, with updates noting he missed practices or was held out for maintenance in late 2025 and early 2026 [source coverage indicates ongoing evaluative updates rather than a single long-term injury].
- In March 2026, Colorado reportedly rescinded a major penalty involving MacKinnon in a game against the Oilers, marking a notable off-ice/disciplinary clarification rather than an injury update [source coverage].
- Around the end of the 2025-26 season, MacKinnon was back in action for playoff-related considerations, with reports highlighting his stats and role on a deep Avalanche squad entering the postseason [source coverage].
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