While Drury is an NHL veteran who has seen plenty of top-level talent, he says he's been surprised by watching his new teammates Hart Trophy winner Nathan MacKinnon and superstar defenseman Cale ...

It took one game for Nathan MacKinnon to spot a key difference with his new linemate, Martin Necas. MacKinnon sent a pass to Necas on the far side of the ice against the Boston Bruins the day ...

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29), left, and teammate Martin Necas talk to each other during a stoppage in play against the St. Louis Blues in the third period at Ball Arena in ...

Necas has four goals and 13 points in 13 games for the Avs, playing mostly in Rantanen’s old spot next to Nathan MacKinnon. Drury has four goals and has been “rock solid” and “as ...

MacKinnon weighed his words carefully so as not to send his boss, Jack Drury and Martin Necas under the bus, but it’s pretty clear that Mack misses his friend. It’s hard to say.

MacKinnon didn’t get off to a blazing start this season, scoring only nine points in his first 10 games. He was a force from then on, finishing with a career-high 140 points and 51 goals.

MacKinnon added an empty-net goal with 3:08 remaining, and Coyle neatly finished a crisp passing play with Jack Drury 11 seconds later. "I felt that everything was connected tonight," Makar said.