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Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon: Continues excellent run

MacKinnon led all skaters with three points, notching his ninth multi-point effort of the season. The fleet-footed center has been nothing short of spectacular this year, as he now has 29 points in 20 games -- the second-highest point total in the NHL. MacKinnon is an elite option for any fantasy team.

Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon: Adds to point total

It's been an incredible start for MacKinnon, who now has 12 goals and 26 points in 18 games. The NHL season is still young, but should he stay healthy, MacKinnon is on pace for 50 goals and more than 115 points. Owners should probably expect MacKinnon to regress slightly and finish with about 40 goals and 100 points, but even those totals would be new career highs. Of course, health is always a concern with MacKinnon and is probably his biggest roadblock to those numbers. He has played more than 75 games just twice in five previous NHL seasons.

Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon: Notches two more helpers in win

MacKinnon now sits third in scoring with 24 points, trailing teammate Mikko Rantanen (26) and Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron (25). He's recorded at least one point in all but four games this season, a clear sign of just how dominant MacKinnon's been so far in 2018-19.

Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon: Continues awesome start

It looked like MacKinnon scored the game-winning goal on the power play with about 1:30 left in regulation, but the Canucks tied it with 36 seconds to go. MacKinnon also picked up a goal and an assist at even strength during the second period. He's off to a terrific start with 11 goals and 21 points in 14 games this season. At this rate, he'll have a chance to surpass his career highs of 39 goals and 97 points from last season.

Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon: Notches two more apples

MacKinnon has dominated the early part of the season and now has 18 points in 11 contests. Adept at both shooting and passing, he's amassed nine goals and nine assists to qualify as a no-brainer start in the fantasy realm.