Nathan MacKinnon First to 40 Goals, Leads NHL in Scoring After 3-Point Night

Colorado Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon became the first player to reach 40 goals this season, achieving the milestone in just 53 games. He powered the Avs' 5-0 win over Detroit with two goals and an assist on Saturday. MacKinnon now leads the NHL in goals and is second in points with 91, trailing only Connor McDavid (94). His dominant season also sees him leading the league with a plus-46 rating, 69 even-strength points, 32 even-strength goals, and 235 shots. Despite his 22 power-play points (T-12th), the Avalanche's power play ranks last in the NHL at 10.3%.