Denver– nathan mackinnon Scored his career-high 52nd goal of the season in an empty net and provided two assists colorado avalanche Get the NHL’s top seed for the postseason win 3-1 Above calgary flames On Thursday night.
This is the fourth time Colorado has won the President’s Trophy for the best record in hockey. he is tied to it boston bruins And New York Rangers for second most behind detroit red wingsWho have done it six times, according to ESPN Research.
At 114 points and four games remaining, the Avalanche have a chance to earn 120 in a season for the first time in franchise history. There are only 12 NHL teams to reach at least 120 points, the most recent being the Bruins with 135 in 2022–23.
Colorado’s 52 wins this season are tied for the second-most in franchise history; The team record is 56, which was set in the 2021–22 season.
martin necks And Gabriel Landeskog Also scored for the Avalanche, who were without a forward. nazem qadri (finger) and protector black capricorn (upper body). mackenzie blackwood Stopped 28 shots.
Brent Burns He had 34 points this season. The 41-year-old Burns is tied with Nicklas Lidstrom (2011-12) for the second-most points in a season by a blueliner aged 40 or older in NHL history.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
