NHL Highlights | Wild vs. Avalanche - April 9, 2024

Nathan MacKinnon erupted for a four-point night, including his first career 50-goal mark and seventh career hat trick as the Colorado Avalanche took down the Minnesota Wild 5-2.
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00:00:04 - 1st Regulation Period
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[@Mulukkis]

MacK 🤯🤯🤯 one of the most impressive hat tricks I can remember.

[@Groove328]

Mackinnon is just unreal! The guy single-handedly wins games. Wow

[@brandonmitchell1457]

Mackinnon is an absolute BEAST holy f*ck

[@wileysells1279]

That third MacKinnon goal was all-time.

[@dansrod5952]

I wish those three flying MacKinnon goals were against Fleury. Would have been a dope matchup, and I like to think Fleury could have made the goals seem a little harder. Or atleast stop one or two.

[@phile2586]

25mph and all while being hooked.. straight beast mode

[@loopghost]

HE’S A FREAK SHOW!! Had me rolling. 😂😂

[@Emma_2Banks]

I liked the “herrrre comes Mackinnon!”

[@stefantatic4836]

Jesus, he's FAST🤯

[@ianhuntercatfish]

Yes indeed

[@brodysouter4004]

Almost as fast as McDavid

[@dansrod5952]

@@brodysouter4004 Seems to me like MacKinnon is looking more and more like McDavid

[@travzimmerman1340]

​@@brodysouter4004 Faster

[@Kris-bx5qj]

@@dansrod5952 McDavid has faster top end speed, but Mackinnon Acceleration is no contest for any player.

[@jukkar6193]

Mackinnon makes it look like he is playing against kids.

[@davidbeaudoin7923]

Drouin is looking great out there.

[@darylhodkinson5369]

he will be very Sneaky in the play Offs ,,, good passer ...

[@juliand6317]

825k is just nuts. Dude is best bang for buck in the league right now.

[@OneNationUnderGod.]

​@@juliand6317he's gonna get paid this summer, I just hope the Avs can afford to keep him!

[@dansrod5952]

@@OneNationUnderGod. If I was MacKinnon, and condsidering the relationship he has with Drouin, I would probs chuck him a mil or two. Dudes the highest paid player in the league and I feel like he'd much rather make a little less to get his homie paid and possibly win more cups. If guy's like MacKinnon, McDavid, etc started taking pay cuts, their teams would be OP

[@wmcarter6096]

Who let Drouin and Mackinnon on the same NHL team?

[@DDWyss]

I think it was Montreal.

[@kanases]

Best thing that happened to Drouin in his career!

[@3333bongman]

Not sure, but after seeing them together here (Halifax) for junior I'm stoked to see them playing together again

[@kanases]

@@3333bongman Me too! Was lucky enough to have tickets for the Presidents Cup win!

[@OneNationUnderGod.]

🎶 Reunited and it feels so good 🎶

[@user-eb8uj7kw4c]

Grabbed a couple squishy rubber pucks on the way to my seat. My friend and I joked that if there was a hat trick we would throw them. Can confirm, we threw them. Nathan MacWINnon has that dogg in him.

[@godramen7104]

Woah, I seen one hit the ice on this video 🤣

[@FlyBoysWareHouse]

What a great time to witness masterclass of hockey from top players in a league. The skill and consistency is unbelievable.

[@Jgimple]

Mackinnon is insane

[@stefandjurachkovitch8624]

Mackinnon’s stats are currently exactly identical to Gretzky’s first NHL season (GP, G, A and P)

[@alldayexperience]

never thought i’d see the day of a player rivaling mcdavid. tonight, mackinnions goals were very mcdavid-esque

[@kschell286]

McDavid goals are like when a butterfly kisses you on the eyelashes. Mackinnon goals are like a bull spearing the matador and planting him into the fence. Not the same

[@joelhayes9607]

@@kschell286lmao

[@Downwithlibtards]

No, his goals are MacK Daddy - esque.

[@user-it2uq6xo6l]

Маккиннон и Макдевид один уровень два лучших игрока мира

[@FischerFan]

@@kschell286 Both are better and are more natural hockey talents than that desert punk in Toronto.

[@nightwing5405]

Is there still any doubt who is the best player in the league?

[@lillerik2463]

No ur right McDavid is the best, but that Nate guy seems pretty good 😋

[@Rehash84]

As good a hat trick as I've ever seen.

[@Emma_2Banks]

Wow, this was a dominant game for the Avs. Mack showing the NHL why he’s the best once again tonight. I have to feel bad for the Wild, these players had to play 1 1/2 periods knowing their off season was over. You’ll get there Minnesota!

[@perfectdark287]

theyve known their season was over for a couple weeks now. But one day they will get there

[@FischerFan]

The Wild have some talent and are an entertaining team. All they need are 2-3 more pieces and they'll be a playoff team again.

[@Capo51]

Artturi Lehkonen 🇫🇮 played a good game! Hyvä Artturi!

[@DDWyss]

And he's so clutch in the playoffs! Soon it will be his real time to shine!

[@wildinc.7720]

This game was a statement. Yes Defense has been horrid the last few games after the 9 game winning streak. And yes, goaltending is a topic of concern. However, Mac wanted to remind everyone why the Avs are a contender. Do not underestimate this team’s capabilities. The Avs are just fine and the playoffs will be on another level, trust me. Go Avs!

[@kudryavyi_tamada]

Маккинон зверь конечно 👍

[@johnshields6852]

Mack is the most explosive biscuit handler, he's great at catching the D flatfooted, Conner has that ability, and Kuch is the cleverest puck handler in the league, he may not be as explosive but he's the best at moving the puck for excellent scoring opportunities.

[@stefandjurachkovitch8624]

Mackinnon’s second was his 50th.. first time he’s reached it. Interesting that the announcers didn’t care to say anything about it..

[@Phillax_indione]

Маккинон невероятный игрок!!! На уровень выше многих!!!

[@xblejzeRx]

Look at him go! Nate dog! Scores! And Watch out! Here comes MacKinnon! 😄😄😄 Love it

[@danielbrueggemann3058]

Im a wild fan but we are unfortunately not playoff material yet 😕😔

[@rerega3177]

7:47 jared bedmar lol

[@DDWyss]

It's okay, Wild, you'll be better next season. Go Avs!

[@Bigfoothawk]

Our cap space is still screwed for years after the buyout. Unlikely

[@DDWyss]

@@Bigfoothawk That's true. But even through all that, the Wild usually somehow manage to get into the playoffs in spite of everything.

[@perfectdark287]

It will be a few years but one day they will

[@travzimmerman1340]

​@Bigfoothawk The buyouts have nothing to do with it. The major cap hit comes off the books after 2024-25. Maybe don't resign Zucc Hartman Foligno Freddy or MoJo to the tune of $16,200,000.

[@travzimmerman1340]

​@DDWyss That's because half the league makes playoffs and the point system is asinine.

[@tylersmallman]

He is FLYING!

[@dennisschultz9180]

MVP 29 WATCH

[@rxz1]

When sportsnet has better sound quality highlights than the official NHL channel LMAO. Never change NHL editors 😂

[@user-sc8uk4dv8s]

Top elite player Mckinnon

[@GGMattt]

MacKinnon, man... WOW!

[@chrisstopher2277]

Bucci had a good call. He's been with espn since 96 now thats impressive.

[@Z-Bart]

He's the best.

[@stevesmith3890]

"Kick save and a beauty" Thought I was watching "Slap Shot" for a second there. 😀

[@kanases]

Wow! The Mac Attack comes thru again! 🎉🎉

[@billr6983]

Nat MacKinnon's rushes always remind me of Russ Courtnall's from years ago. Only Nate finishes 100% better.

[@bogo44olb.21]

Когда смотришь эту пару, то мне всегда просто интересно, сколько в этот раз забьют Колорадо. Минессота без шансов😊

[@bag3_998]

LETS GO MACKINNON KEEP IT UP ROLLING INTO PLAYOFFS

[@Pro-zh9up]

I mean what can you say. That was nothing less than amazing. I don't know that we've seen him beat aa team with skating for a hat trick ever? I don't think McDavid has done that either. I might be wrong but that was a performance!

[@AP3XZ3R0]

Nate DAWWWG baby! Whatta freak show lol Let's Go Avalanche!

[@Kris-bx5qj]

Mackinnon in his backyard rink playing a game of shinny 😂😂 hahaah guy is an Animal!!

[@Capo51]

'Mack' was unstoppable. Atm he is the best player in NHL. After the season its interesting to see, how he wiil be awarded.

[@ianrichards7478]

WHOA!!! WHOA!!!! WHAT A PLAYER!!! but my question is will he be our greatest ever player cos the numbers this season is just out of this world. But also he has been doign this season after season.

[@user-kn9pt8ir8n]

Nathan got skill scary not even in his prime yet 😊

[@OneNationUnderGod.]

I hope playoff Parise is something else because he's been lackluster since joining the Avs.

[@travzimmerman1340]

You're going to be very disappointed

[@OneNationUnderGod.]

@@travzimmerman1340 there's a reason the Mild have 0 cups

[@mikeway2223]

Minnesota is the best.

[@toke7342]

And they call Jack Edwards a homer 😅😂

[@mikeburton8426]

Always appreciated Makar’s positional play, as an Edmontonian, I compare him to Bouchard. It’s like comparing a good bantam player to a jr player. Bouchard is so weak. Maker is a kid, but incredible talent and puck awareness

[@SerWhiskeyfeet]

Makar ain’t a kid anymore lol

[@MicoV94]

Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche win over Kirill Kaprizov and the Minnesota Wild 5-2 in their Central Division rivalry 🏒🔴🔵⚪🏔️ Colorado Avalanche improve to 49-24-6, while the Minnesota Wild dropped to 37-31-10

[@gollese]

Goatkinnon! Let's go! Must add i feel bad for my fellow swede Gustafsson in the net @ wilds.

[@jeisenborn8870]

Natan💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@rainstarseugin5065]

Кто Маккиннону разрешил ракетный ускоритель использовать???

[@johnbrowne2170]

MacKinnon is the best player in the league.

[@user-uv3tr9gf8l]

Кучеров>MacKinnon

[@boynamed_sue]

@@user-uv3tr9gf8lSays the Russian fan. 😀

[@vasy_5177]

​@@boynamed_sue, канадцы болеют за Маккинона, разумно если русский будет болеть за Кучерова? Тем более шансов у Маккинона на Арт Росси мало, этот приз возьмет Кучеров.

[@user-mo9uj9yu1o]

Почему мало?

[@Star-95777]

As an Oilers fan knowing McDavid is missing games due to injuries, I wouldn't mind MacKinnon to win the art ross for the first time 🤙🏽

[@co_snowy]

Like 2 games dude 😂

[@Star-95777]

@@co_snowy 5 games dude and 4 games on kuch, but like McDavid said he doesn't care about nothing if it ain't the cup this season

[@1HurricaneKatrina]

​@Star-95777 but he hasn't cared about that in the past? Lol such a cliche

[@Star-95777]

@@1HurricaneKatrina 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@fayechsw4740]

Go Avs ❤

[@jo4ka]

Nate woke up from hibernation ❤

[@Thomas_667]

MVP, no question imo

[@melborrego6370]

Too bad we can't play Minnesota in every round of the pkayoffs..

[@travzimmerman1340]

"We" What line were you on, Sally?

[@melborrego6370]

@@travzimmerman1340 We can't beat good teams. Karen

[@Thorpe741]

Nathan “Two all beef patties special sauce lettuce cheese pickles onions on a sesame seed bun” Mackinnon.

[@barbituratik]

do the fans throw their own caps on ice?

[@travzimmerman1340]

Of course.

[@barbituratik]

@@travzimmerman1340 i thought the club's gift maybe, in order to ppl throw more without hesitation))

[@jekaterinastepanova9063]

Нэйтан неудержим

[@user-kf3bo5tm8y]

Все у кого фамилия начинается на Мас посвящается:)

[@MsClairice]

was at the game 7row up, we all booed the **** out of the refs on both sides and were on edge of seat after mac got his second... plus had 5min delay bc hat was caught in net on his hatty lmao

[@kanases]

Must be awesome to be that close and witness MacKinnon’s speed! I did see him play junior hockey here in Halifax but it’s on my bucket list to see him at this level!

[@MsClairice]

@@kanases him n mc david going at speed gosh, would be hell of a game. You saw him in juniors, dang thats cool!

[@kanases]

@@MsClairice Yes it was awesome, him and Drouin were the show stoppers in that league!

[@glenholmgren1218]

NATE ... DAAWWGGG!!!

[@user-cd5sr8gn9v]

Маккиннон - зверюга 😂

[@sonny.9998]

To many penalties... the Wild constantly stay inda Box. Like every game. Very undisciplined!!!! Boy #29 made us look like amateur...like children.

[@travzimmerman1340]

There's always going to be a lot of penalties when you're playing a team lightyears better than you. When you can't keep up it leads to penalties. It isn't necessarily discipline.

[@rossiyaakuenabratan3664]

Если нет задачи выиграть кубок стенли , то можно и всю карьеру кататься за зеленых.

[@georgiikhaltarov9112]

Флери ждем в следующем сезоне!

[@FishingHuntingAndBigfoot]

2 penalties in the first 4 minutes of the game. GJ Wild it was close.

[@user-tw8yv6nh1m]

Толку от этого Густафсона. Лучше бы вместо него в ворота поставили бы табуретку.

[@user-jd3ej6fp8h]

Натан крут

[@a.makarovmakarov5449]

👍

[@user-rq1qc8ru8l]

Порвали 😂😂😂

[@user-zy9nm1is1j]

Это вчера Авто Магнитку порвали. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ianhuntercatfish]

Better than McDavid

[@user-mo9uj9yu1o]

No

[@tihseht472]

Sittint your starting goaltender is more about getting the backup reps then it is letting him rest. Starting 80+ games as a goaltender would be easier then a skater playing in 60 games as a former ex semi pro goalie myself into my mid twenties i find it wierd how often goalie starts are made a big deal of like 60 games is literally nothing n would be easy af as goaltending is more mental then it is physical.

[@bathtub_jim7652]

That announcer is horrible. Lets Go Avs!

[@PBRstreetgang88]

Zuccerello is a 3rd line player. Boldy should play tennis if he’s scared to forecheck or play defense . Marcus Johansson is absolutely trash.

[@johnscustomsaws]

Mac would look fantastic in Wild a jersey... Just sayin 🤨

[@bradleynugent4991]

He is signed until 2032, but you can take a shot at him for the 2033 season

[@user-xb9vt1pn8z]

MVP

[@ftasenotfed]

clear hook on the third MacK goal (would have been negated by the goal anyway) and the ref just watches it.

[@user-vf2un4iz8h]

McKinnon super the best in a Liga

[@chriskeizer7300]

These commentators wont STFU! Lemme watch this beautiful game in piece and quiet

[@user-ek7zi4vy4g]

А кепки интересно потом куда девают на выходе что-ли раздают 😂😂😂😂

[@rijig6540]

Second hand 😁🤭

[@user-mw7tp8kw7e]

Миннесота - унылое г...но, защиты не от слова совсем!

[@travzimmerman1340]

Minnesota isn't a city

[@dalmar5567]

Minnesota can't beat a top team

[@user-jo1uj2rd2v]

Маккинон совсем близко от Кучерова

[@user-ek7zi4vy4g]

Лежу смотрю обзор и думаю а мне нравится быть открытым человеком а не как мышь,в глазах всё видно если успеваю туда посмотреть, потому что мышь боится мне в глаза смотреть и по вся кому избегает посмотреть мне в глаза, это не про тебя если что Ян.

[@user-bu2zs2xl9n]

Маккинон крут!жуков с победой!дикие ни о чём.

[@0rth0d0x]

Да уж. Нейтон Скипидаров выдал...

[@user-di2mc8mr3h]

Kucherov + 3

[@billdeal4254]

Colorado couldn't beat anyone without all the power plays. Just goes to show how some teams get to many breaks. Go Jets

[@abliteration1868]

Did you even watch the game? Minnesota had 2 powerplay goals (i.e. their only 2 goals of the game) and the Avs only had 1 powerplay goal (out of 5 goals) all of Mackinnons goals were 5v5 on breakaways. Or maybe it's just because powerplays are apart of the game ofc teams will score more being 5v4. Smartest Jets fan I've seen in awhile

[@travzimmerman1340]

Jets fans are dumber than Stars fans.

[@sergeysurkin2479]

МакКиннон раскатал Капризова и кампанию😂

[@user-rk7vp6km6f]

does anyone else find the announcer extremely annoying?

[@johnpanagiotopoulos8539]

That lady color commentary wasa mess, she actually said Mackinnon was behind the net distracting the golie.😅 very annoying to listen. Fire her please.

[@user-sn9gp4si3j]

Да, Нэйтон чтож мы делали без тебя бы, жевали сопли бы наверно!!!😀

[@rubinadam3896]

Experience Minnesota Mild defense

[@electric2262]

Извозчик даже рядом не стоит с Маккиноном

[@ayratsitdikov768]

Почему, рядом в таблице, только выше, на 1м

[@user-mo9uj9yu1o]

Хорош уж херню гнать, в этом чемпионате кучеров маккиннон и макдевид равноценные игроки, нельзя сказать что кто то лучше.

[@dzhafdetmahor5335]

Маккинон порвал целку Миннесоте! А как сопротивлялась !

[@atlantisource]

The wet blanket riding shotgun in the booth. Travesty to have her calling color for this league.

[@hotgrease]

Grow up, buddy

[@Emma_2Banks]

What are you even on about?

[@33RoyCorpPor]

Yeah what?

[@atlantisource]

@@Emma_2Banks she’s terrible. It makes for terrible broadcasting.

[@atlantisource]

@@hotgrease get real, grease ball

[@vladimirbond7922]

BigMak mega super