Nathan MacKinnon was named the NHL’s first star of the week, the league announced on Monday.
The Avalanche’s No. 1 center had 10 points in three games, capped off with an insane weekend back-to-back during Colorado’s trip through Western Canada, where he had nine.
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On Tuesday, MacKinnon recorded an assist during a 3-2 victory at Ball Arena over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Following three days off, the 30-year-old had two goals and two assists Saturday when the Avs went into Edmonton and steamrolled the Oilers 9-1 on Hockey Night in Canada.
The following day was his best performance. The Avs defeated the Vancouver Canucks 5-4 in OT on Sunday. MacKinnon scored twice in the first period and added two assists in the third before recording one more helper on Gavin Brindley’s overtime game-winning goal.
It was the 11th career five-point night for the 2024 Hart Trophy winner, and the first time he recorded five points in a game where the Avs scored five goals.
Blackhawks center Connor Bedard and Anaheim’s Leo Carlsson were named second and third stars of the week, respectively.
