MacKinnon Becomes First NHL Player of 2024-25 to Hit 50 Goals

MacKinnon’s liner from up top beat Vancouver goaltender Kevin Lankinen early in the first period, giving Colorado a 4‑2 win and marking his 50th goal of the season. The 30‑year‑old celebrated with a knee slide and glove pump, becoming the second 50‑goal campaign of his career and the third player in Colorado/Quebec history to notch multiple 50‑goal seasons.

He now has 121 points, tying Nikita Kucherov for second in the league, and has recorded four straight seasons of 110+ points. Avalanche coach Jared Bednar praised his consistent production, noting it has met high expectations over recent seasons.