MacKinnon Becomes First NHL Player of 2023-24 to Reach 50 Goals

MacKinnon’s 50th goal of the season came early in the first period of a 4-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks, when a liner from up top beat goaltender Kevin Lankinen. He celebrated by sliding on his right knee while pumping his right glove.

The 30‑year‑old now has his second 50‑goal campaign, joining Joe Sakic and Michel Goulet as the only Colorado/Quebec players with multiple 50‑goal seasons. He also ties Nikita Kucherov for second in league points with 121, four behind leader Connor McDavid.