NHL last night, including the Canadiens’ match in Dallas. The CH won their game against the Stars, but we also need to talk about what happened elsewhere across the league. It was a busy evening: That’s a wrap on a 13-game Thursday!

Nathan MacKinnon is good for at least a handful of highlight-reel goals each season. His second tally in Thursday’s first period at Ball Arena was exactly that.

Nathan MacKinnon keeps the Avalanche rolling with his second goal of the game to give Colorado a 3-0 lead.

Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon extended Colorado’s lead in its Western Conference showdown against the Oilers with two first-period goals in rapid succession.

Nathan MacKinnon (Colorado Avalanche) with a Goal vs. Edmonton Oilers, 01/16/2025