Colorado Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon is on the cusp of a historic achievement, but the 27-year-old forward remains focused on the ultimate prize: the Stanley Cup. MacKinnon's impressive individual accolades, including his Hart Trophy win in 2019, have been overshadowed by the Avalanche's consistent playoff disappointments. With the team's current dominant form, MacKinnon is poised to lead Colorado to their first Stanley Cup title since 2001, but he knows that individual greatness means little without a championship to show for it. As the Avalanche charge towards the playoffs, MacKinnon's determination to bring the Cup to Denver will be put to the test in the most high-stakes competition in the NHL.
Nathan MacKinnon and the Avalanche are inevitable — but only the Stanley Cup will suffice The New York Times
