The lone representative from North America for the Colorado Avalanche — Nathan MacKinnon — missed Friday’s practice because of a funeral. My condolences for MacK’s loss.
He was back for practice Saturday though, and will likely play the wing on Team North America’s third line, along with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins at center and Jonathan Drouin at left wing.
Nathan MacKinnon played a mix of wing and center during the preliminary rounds, and was tied for second in overall point production during the prelim rounds.
Although MacK is a natural center, sometimes centers end up becoming great wingers because of a decreased defensive responsibility.