Provides two helpers

Jonathan Drouin has been logging big minutes alongside Nathan MacKinnon, skating on the top line and the first power-play unit. He's also providing production in some key fantasy hockey categories.

Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon extended Colorado’s lead in its Western Conference showdown against the Oilers with two first-period goals in rapid succession.

Colorado Avalanche (27-18-1, in the Central Division) Denver; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche host the Dallas Stars after Nathan ... MacKinnon has scored 17 goals with 55 assists for the Avalanche. Jonathan Drouin has one goal ...

After Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Boston Bruins, Nathan MacKinnon ... much for momentum to shift in the NHL. A turnover by Jonathan Drouin in the offensive zone created an odd-man rush the other ...

The Seattle Kraken will send Philipp Grubauer to the American Hockey League if he clears waivers. Follow this tracker for the latest NHL news.

Marianne Drouin joined the CTVNews.ca team as a Digital Content Editor in July 2017. She has a deep knowledge of Quebec news that stems from leading the production of regional and provincial news ...

Pierre-Luc Dubois, C/LW, WSH at CGY (40% rostered) McMichael went through a very long quiet stretch through December and he's yet to score a goal since Jan. 4, but over the past four games he's managed to rack up four assists.

Pavel Zacha is third on the Bruins in points (28), fourth in assists (17) and fifth in goals (11). MacKinnon has posted 170 points (66g/104a) in 142 January games throughout his career. Devon Toews is one assist shy of 200 for his career.

The Washington Capitals signed goalie Logan Thompson to a six-year extension. Follow this tracker for the latest NHL news.

A number of promising pickups are on waiver wires in fantasy hockey leagues. Here are players to add this week.

Martin Necas had two assists, nearly scored twice himself and excelled on the top line. Jack Drury scored a goal and centered a new-look depth line while all 12 Avs forwards played more than 10 minutes, a departure from the usual top-heavy distribution.