MacKinnon's Scorching Start: Leads NHL with 19 Goals, 41 Points

Nathan MacKinnon recorded a goal and an assist in Friday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Wild. The Colorado Avalanche star continues his scorching start, leading the NHL with 19 goals and 41 points this season. He has tallied five goals in his past five games, marking the best start of his career. MacKinnon is an early-season favorite for the Hart Trophy, which he won in 2023-24. He has finished second to Nikita Kucherov for the Art Ross Trophy the past two seasons.