Can the Colorado Avalanche Overcome Their Slump and Secure the Stanley Cup?
Colorado Avalanche: MacKinnon Driving A Loaded Core
Colorado’s status as the leading favorite starts with Nathan MacKinnon’s MVP-level season. Through 51 games, MacKinnon has 38 goals and 50 assists for 88 points, averaging 1.73 points per game and carrying a plus-minus in the mid-40s. He leads the team in all major offensive categories and ranks near the top of the league in both goals and points.
The support behind him is substantial. Martin Necas has produced 22 goals and 40 assists for 62 points in 51 games, giving Colorado a second high-end play driver capable of handling top competition and second-unit power-play duties. From the blue line, Cale Makar has 15 goals and 41 assists for 56 points in 51 games, maintaining more than a point-per-game pace while logging heavy minutes and driving transition from the back end.
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