With over a decade in the league and hot off of winning the Hart Trophy for the NHL's most valuable player, Nathan Mackinnon understands how to handle the pressures of being the No. 1 overall pick in the draft.
It was no surprise to Avalanche Head Coach Jared Bednar that MacKinnon downplayed his accomplishment that saw him join Joe Sakic and Peter Stastny as the only players in franchise history to reach 1,000 points.
Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche achieved his 1,000th career point in an NHL game against the Chicago Blackhawks on March 10, 2025. MacKinnon's milestone made him the 100th player in NHL history to reach this feat.