Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon tallied a goal and a helper during their 5-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday evening. In the opening frame, MacKinnon would tally the secondary assist on Valeri Nichushkin's 19th goal of the season. In the third period, MacKinnon would tally his second point of the contest, this time with a power-play goal. Since the start of the month (11 games), MacKinnon has found the back of the net six times (twice on the power play) and added 10 helpers, with four of them coming on the man advantage. In 72 total games this season, the 29-year-old has scored 29 goals, added 78 helpers, and averaged an impressive 4.1 shots on goal per game. He remains a must-start option in all formats and a top lineup anchor in DFS competitions.
Nathan MacKinnon Tallies Point No. 1,000 On Monday
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon tallied his 1,000 career point during their victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday evening. MacKinnon would hit this milestone in the third period when he tallied the secondary assist on Artturi Lehkonen's 27th goal of the season. Later in the period, MacKinnon added the primary assist on Martin Necas' strike. This outing extended his point streak to six contests. During this span, MacKinnon tallied at least two points in all but one contest. Through these six games, he has scored six goals while adding nine helpers. Through 65 total games this season, the 29-year-old sits at the top of the league with 102 points. He has found the back of the net 27 times and added 75 assists. He remains a must-start player in all formats and a top lineup anchor in all DFS matchups.
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon tallied three points during their 5-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday evening. MacKinnon tallied the secondary assist on Artturi Lehkonen's opening game in the first period. Then, in the third, MacKinnon would find the back of the net twice, both times on the power-play. He also tallied six shots on goal in this game and held a +1 rating. This outing snapped a two-game scores skid for the 29-year-old. However, prior to this minor slump, MacKinnon tallied 19 points (six goals, 13 helpers) over his last 13 games. During this stretch, he was only held off the scoresheet in two games. Fantasy managers should continue to view MacKinnon as a top pick in all DFS competitions and a must-start option in all leagues. He will look to start a new point streak against the Wild on Friday evening.
Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon took care of two goals as Team Canada defeated Team Finland 5-3 in Monday's 4 Nations Face-Off meeting. MacKinnon netted Canada's second goal less than five minutes into the game and extended the lead to 4-0 in the second period before the Finns made a comeback attempt in the third period. The Avalanche star has tallied three goals overall in the tournament, sharing the goal-scoring lead with Jake Guentzel of the U.S. and Finland's Mikael Granlund. After the Americans nullified MacKinnon in Saturday's matchup, he may have a chip on his shoulder when the two teams meet again in Thursday's championship game.
Nathan MacKinnon Scores Power-Play Goal In Victory
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon found the back of the net on the power play during their 4-3 overtime victory over Team Sweden on Wednesday evening. MacKinnon opened the game's scoring as he beat Filip Gustavsson on a wrist shot in the first period. His fellow Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, teammate Sidney Crosby tallied the primary assist, with Edmonton's Connor McDavid adding the secondary helper. MacKinnon also logged a team-high six shots in this game. The 29-year-old also logged three blocked shots and two shots on goal with a plus-two rating. MacKinnon should continue to see elite scoring opportunities in the tournament, playing alongside Crosby and Mark Stone. Before the tournament, MacKinnon tallied seven points over his last two games. He should be viewed as a top play in DFS formats on Saturday evening when he faces Team USA.
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon tallied four points during their 5-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. MacKinnon opened the scoring by tallying his 21st goal of the season on the man-advantage in the first period. Later in that frame, MacKinnon added two primary assists on Cale Makar's and Artturi Lehkonen's goals. Then, in the third, MacKinnon added his third primary helper of the evening, this time to set up Martin Necas for the game-winner. This was MacKinnon's second-straight game, tallying at least three points. Over his previous 13 contests, the 29-year-old has totaled 19 points (six goals. 13 helpers). During this stretch, he has only been held off the scoresheet twice. MacKinnon will look to extend his multi-point streak in their next game, which will be after the international break on February 22 against the Nashville Predators.
Nathan MacKinnon Dishes Out Three Helpers During Friday's Victory
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon tallied three assists during their victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Friday evening. MacKinnon tallied the primary assist on Artturi Lehkonen's opening goal in the second period. Later in the third, MacKinnon would tally the secondary assist on Lehkonen's second strike of game, which would eventually serve as the game-winner. MacKinnon would then complete his three-point night by adding the primary assist on Mikko Rantanen's empty-netter to clinch the victory. In this game, MacKinnon also added four shots on goal, five penalty minutes and a +3 rating. The 29-year-old is now riding a four-game multi-point streak. Over his past eight games, he has only been held off the scoresheet once and has tallied an impressive 19 points over this stretch. MacKinnon remains a high-end forward in all formats and a safe lineup anchor in DFS.
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon tallied three points in their victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Friday evening. MacKinnon's first tally of the evening was a secondary assist on Valeri Nichushkin's tenth goal of the season. Then, MacKinnon dished out his second helper of the game, this time on a primary assist on Cale Makar's eventual game-winning power-play goal. MacKinnon would then score the empty-netter to clinch the victory. The 29-year-old superstar has tallied an impressive 14 points (five goals, nine helpers) over his previous six games. In total, the center sits with 55 points (14 goals, 41 assists) across 35 total games this season. He will look to stay hot on Sunday evening against the Seattle Kraken.
Nathan MacKinnon Tallies Two Power-Play Assists In Victory
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon tallied two assists on the man advantage during Thursday's victory over the San Jose Sharks. MacKinnon's first helper of the evening was the secondary assist on Valeri Nichuskin's ninth tally of the season. Later in the final frame, MacKinnon tallied the primary assist on Mikko Rantanen's 19th goal of the season. Since the start of December, MacKinnon has tallied 16 total points (six goals, ten assists) with three of them coming on the power-play. Over his previous six games, he has been held off the scoresheet just twice and logged at least three shots on goal in each game. MacKinnon remains a high-end center in all formats and a top play in DFS in all matchups. He should be viewed as a high-upside option on Friday evening facing the Anaheim Ducks.
Colorado Avalanche forwards Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen skated circles around the Penguins on Tuesday, combining for 10 points in a 6-2 victory. Each had five points, with MacKinnon producing one goal and four assists and Rantanen logging his 10th career hat trick and two assists. It was the second time MacKinnon and Rantanen posted five points each in the same game. The two have been truly dominant this season. MacKinnon leads the league with 46 points (10 goals, 36 assists) in 30 games, and Rantanen sits fourth among all skaters with 42 points (18 goals, 24 assists).
Nathan MacKinnon Registers Three Points In Comeback Victory
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon potted two goals and recorded an assist in Tuesday's sensational 5-4 comeback victory against Buffalo. The Avalanche became only the eighth team in the past 25 years to win a game in regulation after falling four goals behind. MacKinnon sparked the comeback with his first goal 2:24 into the second period. He tied the game at four with his second tally at the 7:39 mark in the third frame, and the Avalanche superstar completed his three-point night with an assist when Artturi Lehkonen netted the game-winner with less than five minutes to go in regulation. MacKinnon is once again among the league's leading scorers and currently shares the top spot with Minnesota's Kirill Kaprizov and Carolina's Martin Necas. He's had 39 points (nine goals, 30 assists) in 26 appearances.
Nathan MacKinnon Matches Franchise Record With Five Assists
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon had a special outing against Seattle on Tuesday, collecting five assists in a 6-3 victory. He matched a franchise record for most assists in a single game. MacKinnon picked up two helpers on the power play. With the monster effort, MacKinnon took over the scoring lead in the league. He reached 25 points for the campaign, having produced six goals and 19 assists in 13 outings. The reigning MVP has yet to finish scoreless this season and boasts nine multi-point efforts already.
Nathan MacKinnon Gets Back On Track With An Assist
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon was back on the score sheet in Saturday's Game 3 loss against Dallas. After finishing scoreless for the first time in the 2024 playoffs in Game 2 of the series, MacKinnon had an assist on Colorado's lone goal in a 4-1 defeat Saturday night. The seven-time All-Star went pointless just two times at home during the regular season and has also enjoyed his home outings in the playoffs. He's tallied 12 points (three goals, nine assists) in eight postseason games, notching five points (one goal, four assists) in three home appearances.
Nathan MacKinnon Records Fourth Consecutive Multi-Point Outing
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon contributed a goal and assist as the team came from 3-0 down to defeat Dallas 4-3 in overtime on Tuesday. He had his helper when Valeri Nichushkin sparked the comeback with a power-play goal in the second period, and MacKinnon scored himself early in the third to tie the game at three. The Avalanche star now boasts four consecutive multi-point games in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. He's managed 11 points (three goals, eight assists) in six games overall.
Nathan MacKinnon Posts Two More Points In Series-Clinching Win
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon had another solid showing in Game 5 of their first-round series against the Winnipeg Jets, helping the team to a 6-3 win that ended the series. MacKinnon put up a pair of helpers on two Mikko Rantanen third-period goals that sealed the deal for the Avs. He put up a herculean effort in the series, notching nine points (two goals, seven assists) in five games. The Avalanche will now face the winner of the Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Golden Knights series.
Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar Each Notch Two Points In Game 4
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon and defenseman Cale Makar both notched a pair of points as part of a 5-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets in Game 4 on Sunday. MacKinnon assisted on both of Valeri Nichushkin's second-period tallies while Makar assisted on Nichushkin's first of three goals before scoring a beauty of his own with just under five minutes to go in the middle frame. MacKinnon now has a multi-point effort in three of the first four games of the series and seven total points in the series. As for Makar, the 25-year-old now has two goals and a hefty eight points across the first four games. Game 5 goes Tuesday as the series switches back to Winnipeg with the Jets needing a win to avoid elimination.
Nathan MacKinnon Notches Four Points In Tuesday's Win
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon recorded a hat trick and an assist in Tuesday's easy 5-2 win over Minnesota. He produced a whopping 10 shots on goal and was on target once in the first period and two times in the second. MacKinnon's assist came in a power-play situation early in the game. The Avalanche superstar set a new franchise record with a 43rd multi-point game of the season and became only the sixth player to score 50 goals for the team in a single season. MacKinnon has made scoring look easy all year, going for 137 points (51 goals, 86 assists) in 79 appearances.
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon saw his fantastic home point streak end on Thursday in a 3-2 shootout loss against the Rangers. The Avalanche superstar had collected at least one point in all 35 home outings this season before the Rangers found a way to neutralize him. Casey Mittelstadt and Devon Toews scored Colorado's goals as MacKinnon came up empty-handed with five shots on goal in 27:53 of action. The 35-game run, during which MacKinnon recorded 29 goals and 77 points, is the second-longest home point streak in NHL history, behind only Wayne Gretzky's 40-game mark from 1988-89. MacKinnon likely won't be too upset by Thursday's events, as he's had a phenomenal run with the Avalanche this season, recording a career-high 123 points (45 goals, 78 assists) in 73 games.
Nathan MacKinnon Continues Home Scoring Tear With Four-Point Effort
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon crushed it again in another home outing on Monday, leading the team to an easy 5-0 victory over Chicago with two goals and two assists. It was his 30th home outing of the campaign, and MacKinnon hasn't gone scoreless in any of them, posting a whopping 65 points (25 goals, 40 assists). There are only 18 other players with 65 total points for this season. MacKinnon has managed 105 points (39 goals, 66 assists) overall to share the lead in the league's scoring race with Tampa Bay's Nikita Kucherov. The Avalanche superstar looks simply unplayable right now, and MacKinnon will get two more home games this week to keep up his sizzling form.
Nathan MacKinnon Extends Home Scoring Streak With Two Points
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon picked up a goal and an assist in Sunday's 4-3 victory over Arizona, surpassing the 90-point mark for the season. He hit the plateau in his 56th appearance -- only two players in franchise history have reached 90 points in a season with fewer games. It was MacKinnon's third straight outing with multiple points, and he now boasts 33 goals and 58 assists for the campaign. The Avalanche superstar has been a beast all year and can't seem to stop scoring on home ice, as MacKinnon still hasn't finished a home game without a point in 2023-24. His 26-game season-opening home point streak is the second-longest in league history, behind only Wayne Gretzky's 40-game run in 1988-89.
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