Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) takes the puck against Minnesota Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello (36) in the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Bart Young)
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Bart Young)
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) laughs with defenseman Jack Johnson (3) after an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Bart Young)
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) and center Nathan MacKinnon (29) celebrate after Makar's goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ian Maule)
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) drives to the net against Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (14) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Bart Young)
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) skates past Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb (3) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ian Maule)