Following the 7-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, Nathan MacKinnon issued a bold message about the Colorado Avalanche's recent performances.

SEATTLE (AP) — Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon had his game misconduct rescinded by the NHL, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Thursday night. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the league had not yet announced the move.

Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar was less than pleased about the on-ice officials’ decision to give Nathan MacKinnon a major and a game misconduct pen

Jared Bednar and the Colorado Avalanche clearly listened to Nathan MacKinnon's public comments on the lineup, as the organization is making a roster change.

The Colorado Avalanche have been the class of the NHL for most of the season. That makes a 7-2 loss even that much more jarring, which is what happened on Monday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The Colorado Avalanche have been on a roll this season, and as they face the Pittsburgh Penguins, one man seems to have his opponent's number.

DENVER (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon can deliver a little bit of everything, including the honest truth. “One of those nights that just sucked,” the Colorado Avalanche forward told the media Monday after a 7-2 loss to a Pittsburgh Penguins squad that was missing Sidney Crosby.

A 7-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins and three defeats in their last four games have left Colorado searching for answers. The Avalanche’s dip in form has come in the immediate aftermath of a busy trade deadline.

Nathan MacKinnon made it clear the Colorado Avalanche are going all-in after a huge trade deadline move, saying it's Stanley Cup or bust this season.