Nathan MacKinnon

Nathan Raymond MacKinnon (born September 1, 1995) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a centre and alternate captain for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL). MacKinnon was selected first overall by the Avalanche in the 2013 NHL entry draft. MacKinnon won the Stanley Cup with the Avalanche in 2022. Individually, MacKinnon has been awarded the Calder Memorial Trophy in 2014 as the top rookie, the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy in 2020 for sportsmanship and performance, the Hart Memorial Trophy in as the most valuable player in 2024, the Ted Lindsay Award in 2024 as the most outstanding player and the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy winner as the NHL's leading goal-scorer in 2026. He was also a finalist for the Hart Trophy in 2018, 2020, 2021 and 2026 and the Ted Lindsay Award in 2018, 2020 and 2025. These achievements have made him widely regarded as one of the best ice hockey players of his generation.[edit]