Even after all the speculation, NHL insiders Kyle Johnston and Pierre LeBrun reported that the Penguins have no plans to trade their franchise legend before Friday's deadline but are willing to make other moves.

Nathan MacKinnon’s childhood idol and role model has turned into a training partner and one of his closest friends.

Nathan MacKinnon, alternate captain for the Colorado Avalanche, excelled with two assists and points against the Pittsburgh Penguins, bringing his season total to 93 points. An Avalanche fan praised his skill,

Would the Penguins do the unthinkable and move Sidney Crosby? Pittsburgh's long-time franchise star has repeatedly been linked to the Avalanche.

Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon played a key role in helping Team Canada win gold at the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament by defeating the United States 3-2. On Tuesday, the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 at Ball Arena. Artturi Lehkonen opened the scoring for the Avs after giving them a 1-0 lead 6:36 into the second period.

Casey Mittelstadt scored the go-ahead goal on a power play with 4:09 remaining, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1.

Denver, Col. - The Colorado Avalanche play host to the Pittsburgh Penguins in their third game of the late-season homestand. After two dominant games to start off the six-game homestand, they'll be looking to carry that momentum into Tuesday's matchup.

Having three days off this late into the regular season might not be the best recipe for success for the Avalanche. Despite beating the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday — a 4-1 victory off the backs of two empty-net goals — the Avs didn’t have a great performance.

The Pittsburgh Penguins will begin a three-game Western road swing on Tuesday when they take on the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena in Denver.

Casey Mittelstadt scored with 4:06 remaining and Scott Wedgewood made 32 saves to help the Colorado Avalanche fend off the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Nathan MacKinnon and Sidney Crosby teamed up to help Canada win the 4 Nations Face-Off last month, and now the good friends from Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, will be back battling each other when the Colorado Avalanche meet the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night in Denver.

Artturi Lehkonen scored twice and Scott Wedgewood made 32 saves in the Avalanche's 4-1 victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Ball Arena on Tuesday. Casey Mittelstadt scored the game-winning goal and Jack Drury added a tally for Colorado while Nathan MacKinnon posted a pair of assists to reach 70 helpers on the season.