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Colorado Avalanche - The Colorado Avalanche have a league-best 23 points through 15 games. Star forward Nathan MacKinnon is tied for the league lead in points (24) and tied for the most goals scored (12). Goalie Scott Wedgewood leads all goalies with 9 wins.
Down Low
Calgary Flames - The Calgary Flames have a league-low 10 points in 16 games. Their most recent game was a 4-0 loss at home to the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night.
Exciting Youngsters
Leo Carlsson - Leo Carlsson is a name that many may not have been familiar with before this season, but they sure should be now. Carlsson is a Swedish Centerman for the Anaheim Ducks who showed a lot of skill last year, but spent some time in the AHL. This year, the 20-year-old is third in the league in points with 23 in 14 games. Drafted 2nd overall in 2023, the 6’3 power forward is ready for his breakout year.
Game of the Week
Colorado Avalanche @ Edmonton Oilers - In one of the most shocking games of the season so far, Colorado beat Edmonton 9-1 in Edmonton on Saturday night. Nathan MacKinnon shone with 2 goals and 2 assists. Connor McDavid scored the lone Edmonton goal.
Player of the Week
Jacob Trouba - Jacob Trouba (Anaheim Ducks) was traded from the New York Rangers to Anaheim last season and has had a hot start to the 2025 season. He has the best plus/minus in the league (16), meaning he has been on the ice for 16 more goals for the Ducks than against the Ducks. The Michigan native has found his new home in California.
Team of the Week
Anaheim Ducks - This week, the Anaheim Ducks played against the reigning Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers, in Dallas against the Stars, and in Las Vegas against the Golden Knights. The Ducks went 3-0, putting up 18 goals in the three games against three Stanley Cup contenders. The young core in Anaheim of Leo Carlsson, Cutter Gauther, Jackson Lacombe, and many others is showing the league that they are ready to win now.
Still Doing It
Alex Ovechkin - Alex Ovechkin (Washington Capitals) scored his 900th career goal on Wednesday night against the St. Louis Blues. He passed Wayne Gretzky for the all-time scoring record last season with his 895th goal. Ovechkin continues to cement his legacy as the greatest scorer of all time.
History in the Making
New York Rangers Home Ice Woes - The New York Rangers are 0-7 at home this season. They have scored six goals in seven home games, with five of them coming in a 6-5 OT loss to the San Jose Sharks. Former players Jacob Trouba and Chris Kreider, who were traded to Anaheim, are both having good seasons.
Team Canada Watch
Macklin Celebrini & Connor Bedard - Macklin Celebrini (San Jose Sharks) is tied for the league lead in points with 24 in 16 games, and Connor Bedard is right behind him with 22 points in 15 games. These two back-to-back number one overall picks in 2023 and 2024 are shining, as they both look to make the Team Canada roster for the upcoming Olympic Games in Italy.