"In NHL history, few teams have managed to wield the type of magic that the Colorado Avalanche have at this point in the 2025-26 season. The most recent team to enjoy such success was the 2022-23 President's Trophy winners - the Boston Bruins (65-12-5) - who had 135 points on the season only to lose in the first round of the playoffs to a hungry Florida Panthers."
"It can be argued that Nathan Mackinnon is the best player in the world right now and the Canadian superstar has scored 74 points in 41 games this season. Cale Makar won his second Norris trophy last season and is on pace to repeat with 47 points in 41 games - some are calling him the best transitional defender of all time."
The Colorado Avalanche are on pace to surpass the Boston Bruins' 2022-23 regular-season record and are heavy favorites to win the Stanley Cup. Exceptional goal differential, a leading penalty kill, strong goaltending, and lineup depth underpin their dominance. The scoring surplus (+72) is driven by Nathan Mackinnon, Cale Makar, Martin Necas, and secondary contributors Valeri Nichushkin, Gabriel Landeskog, and Artturi Lehkonen. Nathan Mackinnon has 74 points in 41 games and is producing MVP-caliber play. Cale Makar, a two-time Norris winner, is on pace for another elite campaign. Scott Wedgewood and Mackenzie Blackwood form a formidable goaltending tandem.
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