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Last updated: April 2, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

NHL Central Division & Star Power

Colorado Avalanche star Nathan Mac Kinnon surpassed the 50-goal mark Wednesday night, becoming the league's first player to achieve the milestone this season after beating Vancouver's Kevin Lankinen early in the first period. However, the top-seeded Avs face immediate adversity as defenseman Cale Makar will miss several games nursing an upper-body injury sustained during a recent victory over the Flames, creating a significant gap in their defensive corps. The goalie's personal journey remains a focus elsewhere, as Carolina's Brandon Bussi continues to draw motivation from his brother Dylan during his record-breaking rookie campaign with the Hurricanes.