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Rantanen scores twice, Avalanche beat Coyotes 4-2

Mikko Rantanen had two goals and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Arizona Coyotes 4-2 Monday night for their eighth victory in nine games

APRIL 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Jonas Johansson gets 1st shutout, Avalanche edge Ducks 2-0

Jonas Johansson made 28 saves in his first career shutout, and Valeri Nichushkin scored in the Colorado Avalanche’s 2-0 victory over the Anaheim Ducks

APRIL 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Avs' MacDonald gets 2-game ban for hit to head vs. Wild

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Jacob MacDonald was suspended for two games without pay for an illegal check to the head on Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman

APRIL 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Helpers in back-to-back games MacDonald notched an assist in Friday's 3-2 win over the Blues.

Impact MacDonald helped out on a Nathan MacKinnon tally in the second period, which stood as the game-winner. The 28-year-old MacDonald has earned an everyday role for the Avalanche, and he's posted four assists in his last nine games. For the year, he has five points, 26 hits, 24 blocked shots and a plus-13 rating.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Slides assist Wednesday MacDonald had an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 9-3 win over Arizona.

Impact MacDonald was the second helper, feeding J.T. Compher in stride as he entered the Coyotes' zone before sliding a back pass for Pierre-Edouard Bellemare's first period goal. The assist gives MacDonald three points over the last eight games. The third-pair defenseman didn't start the season on the active roster, but injuries on the blue line -- the latest being Bowen Byram (upper body) -- has led to MacDonald playing 19 consecutive games (16:20 TOI/game). On an offensively proficient team like the Avs, regular playing time can result in modest scoring outbursts.

APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to rock MacDonald (undisclosed) will play Saturday versus Vegas, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

Impact MacDonald will skate on Colorado's second pairing Saturday. He's picked up three points in 20 games this season.

MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Vegas MacDonald (undisclosed) is considered questionable for Saturday's game versus Vegas, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

Impact MacDonald picked up an injury when he was struck by a puck in Thursday's win over the Golden Knights. Confirmation on the 28-year-old blueliner's status should surface prior to puck drop Saturday afternoon.

MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Exits late in Thursday's contest MacDonald left Thursday's game versus the Golden Knights after being struck by a puck, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

Impact MacDonald also appeared to be laboring a bit after a hit from Ryan Reaves, but it was a run-in with the puck that forced him out of Thursday's contest. Per Baugh, head coach Jared Bednar is expecting an update on MacDonald's status Friday. Consider the 28-year-old defenseman day-to-day for now.

MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Earns assist Monday MacDonald posted an assist, two hits and a plus-3 rating in Monday's 5-1 win over the Coyotes.

Impact MacDonald had the secondary helper on Nazem Kadri's second-period tally. The 28-year-old MacDonald has accumulated three points, 35 shots on net, 23 hits and a plus-9 rating in 18 contests. He seems to have an edge over Dan Renouf for bottom-four playing time on the blue line.

MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche beat Coyotes 6-2, sweep 2-game series

Jacob MacDonald broke a tie with his first goal of the season and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Arizona Coyotes 6-2 on Saturday night to sweep the two-game, two-day series

FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Nathan MacKinnon back, Jacob MacDonald emerges, more: 7 thoughts on Avs' return It wasn’t Colorado’s best game — long pauses have ramifications — but coach Jared Bednar saw some promise.

FEBRUARY 15, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Fails to make roster MacDonald was cut from the team's final 31-man roster Sunday, Ryan S. Clark of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 27-year-old was considered a longshot to make the roster ahead of the restart, especially considering he hasn't seen NHL action since 2018. Along with MacDonald, goaltender Adam Werner was cut by the team.

JULY 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE