MacKinnon Reigns at #2 | Denver News

Nathan MacKinnon’s dominance continues as he claims the 2 spot on NHL Network’s top 20 centers for 2026-27, just behind Connor McDavid — a testament to his relentless consistency. After a record-setting season with 127 points (53G, 74A) and a league-leading +57 plus-minus, MacKinnon also won the Rocket Richard Trophy for most goals, marking his fourth straight year with at least 111 points. His elite two-way play — including the best plus-minus in the NHL last season — has sparked debate over whether he should’ve been ranked 1. With an insane playoff average of over a point per game and power-play prowess, MacKinnon remains one of the game’s most complete offensive threats. As Cale Makar tops defensemen, the Avalanche are poised for another title run. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a09a40d49c70b8f3