Nathan MacKinnon
Avalanche stars dominate NHL midseason awards race
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Halfway through the 2025-26 NHL season, Colorado Avalanche players Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar lead the races for the Hart and Norris Trophies, respectively, amid their team's torrid start. Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers remains a close challenger in the MVP conversation, while rookie Matthew Schaefer of the New York Islanders tops the Calder Trophy contenders. The awards landscape shows tight competitions in several categories as the second half approaches.
The NHL has named Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid, Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon and San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini as the Three Stars of the Month for December 2025. All three players, who are No. 1 draft picks selected for Canada's 2026 Olympic roster, delivered standout performances that boosted their teams' standings. The honors, presented by GEICO, highlight their dominance in scoring and key statistical categories.
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Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon reached third all-time in franchise goals with his 381st career tally during a 5-4 overtime victory against the Vancouver Canucks on Nov. 9. The performance contributed to MacKinnon's selection as the NHL's first star of the week, where he recorded 4 goals and 6 assists in three games. His efforts helped the league-leading Avalanche maintain their strong start to the 2025-26 season.