Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche sets a new franchise record by reaching 140 points in a season during a game against the Edmonton Oilers. MacKinnon achieved this milestone with an assist, surpassing Peter Stastny's previous record. The Avalanche dominated the game early, leading 4-0 within the first period, with MacKinnon contributing significantly to the team's performance. MacKinnon's exceptional performance puts him in contention for the Art Ross Trophy, needing four more points to win. The Avalanche's strong start against the Oilers showcased their offensive prowess, with multiple players contributing to the scoring. The game ended with the Avalanche defeating the Oilers 5-1, solidifying MacKinnon's record-breaking achievement.
#Avs pull the goalie in favour of an extra attacker with 3:21 to go in the third period, down by a pair of goals.
13-plus minutes left, Avs cut lead to 6-4. Still time at least 5-6 more goals.
Back-to-back goals by the #Avs. Hellenbuyck is mortal. First, Wood after Colton turned over Dylan Samberg. Then MacKinnon, from Rantanen and Makar. Three goals, three lines scoring 3-2 #Avs
MacKinnon now. 3-2 Avs
lmao its 3-2 Avs 15 minutes into the game https://t.co/PQZV4ExyMy
Nichushkin opens the scoring with a rifle off the post. 1-0 Avalanche.
Valeri Nichushkin snipes one on Hellebuyck. What a shot. 1-0 Avs.
Nichushkin. 1-0.
League of his own: Mackinnon breaks Colorado Avalancheβs single-season point record https://t.co/PMpvsQVC0d https://t.co/cUqrwqHJsY
MacKinnon sets franchise scoring mark for Avalanche in win against Oilers: https://t.co/eYQcKXUzoV
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
Nathan MacKinnon breaks Avalanche single-season record for points in regular-season finale https://t.co/TbKV3rEjue
MacKinnon sets Avalanche franchise season scoring mark in win against Oilers https://t.co/eYQcKXU1zn
Nathan MacKinnon has two points in the opening 7:37 and needs four more to win the Art Ross Trophy. Catch him in action on @ESPN and @Sportsnet. #NHLStats: https://t.co/3ygrBUsK9G https://t.co/js1a1VplxB
It's 4-0 #Avs. They've played 10:17 of the first period. This is not a fair fight.
Nathan MacKinnon began the night six points behind Nikita Kucherov in the Art Ross race. With the Oilers sitting out several regulars tonight, the Avalanche jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the opening 7:37 with MacKinnon getting two assists.
3 GOALS IN UNDER 8 MINUTES FOR THE AVALANCHE. It is still the 1st period π² https://t.co/5238Qi9x84
Nathan MacKinnon assists on a power-play goal by Val Nichushkin. 140 points, a new franchise record. Two tonight, four from the Art Ross Trophy. 3-0 #Avs, less than 8 minutes in.
Nathan MacKinnon scores on the power play. 140 points, a new franchise record. Two tonight, four from the Art Ross Trophy 3-0 #Avs, less than 8 minutes in.
Nichushkin from MacKinnon on the PP. MacKinnon passes Stastny and becomes the first player in franchise history to 140 points.
And there it is: Nathan MacKinnon hits 140 points. The franchise record for points in a season now belongs to him. What a season.
Nathan MacKinnon needs one more point for 140, which would be the franchise record. He also needs five to tie Nikita Kucherov and claim the Art Ross Trophy (tiebreaker is more goals). And the way this game has started ... can't rule it out yet.
The Avs got on the board QUICK. π (π₯: @Avalanche) https://t.co/3e2LJDJTja
The #Avs have two goals and approximately 12 scoring chances in six minutes. The Oilers do not have a shot on goal. Point no. 139 for Nathan MacKinnon on the second one. He is now tied for the franchise lead in points in a single season.
Nathan MacKinnon picks up an assist, and has now tied Peter Stastny for the franchise record for points in a season with 139.
Nathan MacKinnon gets to 139 points, tying the franchise record for most in a season.
Rantanen from Toews and MacKinnon. 2-0 Avs
Nathan MacKinnon (51-87β138 in 81 GP) can become the second player to reach 140 points this season, should he play when the @Avalanche host the @EdmontonOilers at 9:30 p.m. ET on @ESPN and @Sportsnet. #NHLStats: https://t.co/KA0rFWdQ9D https://t.co/ope83ueN96