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Avs franchise fortunes aren’t MacKinnon’s to shoulder alone

Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) celebrates a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning with teammates, including Nathan MacKinnon (29) and Mikko Rantanen (96), during the first period of Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) hits a shot during an NHL hockey practice, ahead of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals, Friday, June 17, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) warms up for Game 1 of the team's NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon heads to a television interview during media day before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Avs franchise fortunes aren’t MacKinnon’s to shoulder alone