Scorching-hot Nathan MacKinnon leads Avs against falling Kings

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The Colorado Avalanche are a game away from a long break but don't expect them to be thinking about vacation and ignore the Los Angeles Kings, Friday night's opponent.

Colorado has one player who makes sure everyone is locked in, and he happens to be a strong Hart Trophy candidate.

Nathan MacKinnon is coming off of a four-goal, five-point night in Wednesday's win over Washingt