Nathan MacKinnon Set for Preseason Debut Friday with Avalanche

Nathan MacKinnon is slated to make his first and only preseason appearance for the Colorado Avalanche on Friday against the Winnipeg Jets. Despite limited preseason action, the 31-year-old forward is healthy and expected to carry a significant workload in the upcoming regular season. Last year, MacKinnon recorded 53 goals and 74 assists in 80 games, averaging over 22 minutes of ice time.