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Colorado Avalanche 2019 Top 25 Under 25: At #1, we celebrate Nathan MacKinnon’s Top 10 plays from 2018-19

Yeah, MacKinnon is still eligible for T25U25.

By HardevLad
NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-Colorado Avalanche at Calgary Flames
Apr 13, 2019; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) celebrates his overtime winning goal over the Calgary Flames in game two of the first round of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Saddledome. Avalanche won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward
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Age: 23 (24 on Sunday!)

Position: C

Height: 6’0’’

Weight: 204 lbs

2019-20 team: Colorado Avalanche

Final Rank: #1

2018 Rank: #1

Fan Rank: #1

High Rank: #1 (Everyone)

Low Rank: #1 (Everyone)

2018-19 Statistics:

Colorado Avalanche - 82GP, 41G, 58A, 99P, 365 shots

The Top 25 Under 25 is a collaboration by members of the Mile High Hockey community. Eleven writers and 480 readers ranked players under the age of 25 as of September 1, 2019 in the Colorado Avalanche organization. Each participant used their own metric of current ability and production against future projection to rank each player. Now, we’ll count down each of the 25 players ranked.

I was wondering what to do for this article. There are countless articles outlining why Nathan MacKinnon is one of the best players in the NHL. He’s the engine that powers the Colorado Avalanche, and he’s still only 23 years old.

I could go on and on about his stats, making arguments for Hart trophies over the past few years, how he makes his teammates better, or his blossoming as a true leader on the team.

But you know that.

So instead, behold! Our Top-10 Nathan MacKinnon plays from 2018-19!

#10: Owning the Buffalo Sabres once.

#9: Owning the Sabres twice!

#8: He can pass, too!

#7: Threading the needle in a split second

#6: Jedi Mind Tricks

#5: Turns out, you *can* beat dirty hockey!

#4: Game 4 vs San Jose - 23 minutes, seven shots, one game-winning goal.

#3: Nathan MacDangles

#2: The Hit. The Deke. The Snipe.

#1: Game 2 vs Calgary - The Save. The Goal.

What was your favorite goal, play or moment from MacKinnon’s season? I would love to hear them!