Nathan MacKinnon's childhood idol and role model has turned into a training partner and one of his closest friends.

MacKinnon notched two assists and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Penguins. MacKinnon's second helper came on the power play. He's up to 70 assists on the season, eight ahead of second-place Nikita Kucherov.

Nathan MacKinnon, alternate captain for the Colorado Avalanche, excelled with two assists and points against the Pittsburgh Penguins, bringing his season total to 93 points. An Avalanche fan praised his skill,

Kucherov's point streak now stands at 10 games and 14 points (five goals, nine helpers). He has 26 shots in that span.

Sidney Crosby has always been careful when talking about the NHL’s top players. Before facing the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday, he was asked about Nathan MacKinnon’s view on Connor McDavid.

NHL futures bets and analysis for Nikita Kucherov's Hart Trophy argument and the Tampa Bay Lightning's playoff chances.

Leon Draisaitl and Nathan MacKinnon are tied in points, making the 2024-25 Art Ross Trophy race one of the closest finishes in recent history. While Draisaitl’s goal-scoring earns him a slight edge, MacKinnon's playmaking abilities keep him a strong contender.