Avalanche star Nathan Mackinnon was promptly ejected from Wednesday’s game against the Coyotes when he threw Conor Garland’s own helmet right back at him during a tussle in the third period.

Nathan MacKinnon tossing this dude's helmet back in his face is easily the highlight of the year in the NHL. By Christopher Powers. April 01, 2021 Save for later.

It's Colorado Avalanche superstar Nathan MacKinnon. On Wednesday night, in the third period of Colorado's 9-3 (!) win over the Arizona Coyotes , MacKinnon got into it in the corner with Conor Garland.

MacKinnon threw Garland to the ice during the battle and, in the process, removed Garland's helmet. The Colorado star returned the headgear by tossing it at Garland, which is a definite no-no per ...

During the skirmish, MacKinnon ripped Garland’s helmet off and then tossed at him, hitting the Coyotes forward in the face. You can see it all in the video above. The penalties out of that situation: ...

Nathan MacKinnon has been fined $5,000 by the NHL’s Department of Player Safety for tossing his helmet at Conor Garland of the Coyotes Thursday night. The $5,000 amount is the “maximum allowable under ...

The National Hockey League slapped Colorado Avalanche all-star Nathan MacKinnon with a $5,000 fine on Thursday after the reigning Lady Byng trophy winner threw a helmet at Conor Garland of the ...

In a truly bizarre game, a helmet toss stood alone as the lasting moment, ... (Photo of Conor Garland and Nathan MacKinnon: Isaiah J. Downing / USA Today) Jun 5, 2025. Connections: Sports Edition.

Nathan MacKinnon (29) of the Colorado Avalanche takes a quick breath during the third period of the Avs’ 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024.

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