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.

With MacKinnon signed long-term in Colorado and Crosby signing a two-year, $17.4 million extension with Pittsburgh on Sept. 16, analysts have begun wondering if Crosby, whose Penguins are struggling, might seek a move to chase his fourth Stanley Cup.

Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand exited Saturday’s matinee game against the Pittsburgh Penguins following a boarding hit by Penguins defenseman P.O.

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.

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