The Avalanche on Wednesday returned to the ice for their first official practice after the 4 Nations Face-Off break. What's left of them, that is. It was known that Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and Devon Toews wouldn't be there,

The Avalanche are back. Well, kind of. Already missing 4 Nations Face-Off finalists Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, and Devon Toews, the Avs were also without Artturi Lehkonen, Logan O’Connor, Samuel Girard,

Connor McDavid played in the World Cup of Hockey in 2016, but it was with the 23-and-under Team North America, not Canada. The 4 Nations Face-Off puts him on the same team as Sidney Crosby, Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar,

Cale Makar, Nathan MacKinnon, and Devon Toews are set to drop the puck on the start of the 4 Nations Face-Off today. How are the other Avs spending their break? Also, Sidney Crosby was honored with a trophy named after him.

The Avs hope Valeri Nichushkin could play as soon as Wednesday, the first game of the homestand, against New Jersey. That would be the healthiest the team has been all year, with just defenseman Josh Manson missing from a Landeskog-less optimal lineup.

Cale Makar shared his excitement about playing for Team Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off. He posted pictures of himself donning the red Team Canada jersey with the iconic Maple Leaf logo.

Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby, Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar might be the Mount Rushmore of this tournament, and they are all wearing the maple leaf.

MONTREAL (AP) — Canada’s absurdly talented power play did not take long to make a difference at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Wednesday night.