MacKinnon Expected to Play Thursday vs. Wild After Sitting Out

Colorado Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon is expected to return to the lineup for Thursday's game against the Minnesota Wild. MacKinnon, who sat out Wednesday's road clash with Utah for non-injury reasons, appears ready to rejoin his teammates. The world-class center has been highly productive recently, recording 10 multi-point games and a combined 32 points over his last 20 outings.