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DENVER (AP) \u2014 Colorado’s Nathan MacKinnon became the first NHL player this season<\/a> to reach 50 goals when his liner from up top beat Vancouver goaltender Kevin Lankinen early in the first period on Wednesday night.<\/p>\n

He celebrated the goal with a little extra flair, too, sliding on his right knee while pumping his right glove.<\/p>\n

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