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How is Nathan MacKinnon performing in the Avalanche's playoff run?

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Nathan MacKinnon is performing well in the Avalanche's playoff run, leading the team to a 2-0 series lead over the Wild in Round 2 despite not yet scoring.

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Current Series RecordAvalanche lead Wild 2-0 in Round 2
MacKinnon's Goal TotalNo goals in first two playoff games
Game 1 ResultAvalanche defeated Wild 9-6
MacKinnon's PhilosophyEmphasizes team depth: 'It takes a full team to win in the playoffs'
Team PerformanceEveryone has been 'really good so far' according to MacKinnon

Series Performance

The Avalanche are performing strongly in their Round 2 matchup against the Minnesota Wild, holding a 2-0 series lead. The team won Game 1 with a dramatic 9-6 victory. MacKinnon is advancing through the playoffs as the team marches toward contention for the Stanley Cup.

MacKinnon's Individual Contribution

Despite not scoring in his first two playoff games against the Wild, MacKinnon has not been a concern for the Avalanche. His lack of goals has not impacted the team's success, as the Avalanche have won both games through strong overall team performance.

Team-First Approach

MacKinnon emphasized the importance of team depth after the games, stating that winning in the playoffs requires a full team effort rather than relying on individual stars. He praised teammate Nicolas Roy, a trade deadline acquisition from Toronto, for his contributions and the depth the Avalanche possess across their roster.

Sources

  1. Nathan MacKinnon gave revealing answer about how Avs will need to win (denversports.com)
  2. Penguins end-of-season report card: Playoffs hurt grades for Anthony Mantha, Egor Chinakhov (post-gazette.com)
  3. Mark Madden: The Penguins painted themselves into a corner … so live with it (triblive.com)

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