The phrase “hockey is a family business” almost feels inadequate to describe Brock Nelson’s life growing up in Warroad, Minn.

DENVER (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and an assist, Jonathan Drouin and Martin Necas had two assists apiece, and the Colorado Avalanche rolled past the Detroit Red Wings 5-2 on Tuesday night.

March 26 - Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and an assist to add to his NHL points lead, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-2 in Denver on Tuesday night. MacKinnon has 107 points ...

All four forward lines had a new look during the final two periods. The headliner was putting Nathan MacKinnon between Valeri Nichushkin and Brock Nelson. “It’s good to keep things fresh ...