The Colorado Avalanche got a hat trick from Nathan MacKinnon in a 7-4 victory over the Nashville Preds
Central Division rivals Colorado and Winnipeg will meet in a playoff series for the first time. Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon is in the running for the Hart Trophy. Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck is a favorite for the award for the second-ranked Jets. Colorado will face the Jets in the next round in the playoffs.
Nathan MacKinnon is among the favorites to win the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP. Nikita Kucherov, Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid are among the other favorites to take home the award. Colorado Avalanche forward is among four players to be named NHL MVP in the NHL.
Nathan MacKinnon notches his seventh career hat trick as part of a four-point performance. The Colorado Avalanche broke out of a two-game funk with a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Wild. The Avalanche won their first game of the season against the Wild.
Nathan MacKinnon had two goals and two assists. Yakov Trenin got the go-ahead goal against his former team. The Avalanche clinched a playoff spot after a 7-4 win over the Nashville Predators. The Predators have been penalty-prone in the NHL this season.