Avalanche Leading West Thanks To Nathan MacKinnon
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Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon earned the NHL's First Star of the Week presented by GEICO. MacKinnon recorded 10 points (4 goals and 6 assists) in three games including back-to-back 4+ point games to end the week. He currently leads the league in goals and assists.
The NHL is full of young stars gunning to become the league’s top dog, but Nathan MacKinnon isn’t quite ready to give up his seat on the throne. Leo Carlsson, Connor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini — ages 20,
“It’s unreal,” Colorado defenceman Cale Makar said in a post-game media session Sunday. “He’s finding ways to put the puck in the back of the net, going to the right areas and driving the play, too. It’s definitely amazing to play with that guy every night.”
Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper delivered a stern message after the loss against Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche.