Nathan MacKinnon Blazes to 50 Points, Leads NHL Scoring Race

Nathan MacKinnon became the first player to reach 50 points in the 2025-26 season, currently leading the NHL scoring race by seven points over Connor McDavid. The Colorado Avalanche center recorded two assists, including a power-play helper, and seven shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Predators. This marked his sixth multi-point performance in the last eight games, a span during which he's tallied seven goals and seven assists, being held scoreless only once. Through 30 contests, MacKinnon boasts an impressive 24 goals, 27 assists, 140 shots, and a plus-35 rating.