Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche has made NHL history by joining an elite group of players with at least 400 shots on goal and 80 assists in a single season, a feat previously achieved only by Jaromir Jagr and Bobby Orr. His performance includes 404 shots and 87 assists. Additionally, in a recent game against the Oilers, MacKinnon recorded two assists and Valeri Nichushkin scored two goals, helping the Avalanche secure a 5-1 victory. This achievement also set a new franchise record for the most points in a single season. MacKinnon is just one assist short of joining another prestigious NHL list, featuring players who have reached at least 50 goals and 90 assists in one season.
MacKinnon has 2 assists, breaks franchise's single-season points mark as Avs beat Oilers 5-1 https://t.co/hdGKKkOEcL https://t.co/amtRJLzkoO
MacKinnon has two assists, breaks franchise’s single-season points mark as Avs beat Oilers 5-1 https://t.co/OjttdnkFSe https://t.co/9srNjlXLYT
So 4 players currently on the all time NHL list of players to reach 50g/90a. MacKinnon 1 assist away. What a season for the Dogg. https://t.co/5KODtSqbLc
Avs lead 4-1 at the first intermission. MacKinnon has 2 assists Nichushkin has 2 goals
Nathan MacKinnon of the @Avalanche has 404 shots on goal and 87 assists this season. It's the third time in NHL history a player has had at least 400 SOG and 80 assists in the same season, joining Jaromir Jagr (1995-96 - 403, 87) and Bobby Orr (1969-70 - 413, 87). https://t.co/49g7DrdcKi