Nathan MacKinnon Leads Avalanche with 53 Goals

Nathan MacKinnon led the league with 53 goals, earning the Maurice Richard Trophy for his efforts.

The Colorado Avalanche came up short in their quest for the Stanley Cup this season.

The Avalanche won the Presidents' Trophy with the league's best regular-season record.

Avalanche president Joe Sakic stated that the roster core, including MacKinnon, would remain intact.

MacKinnon, 30, was also named to the second all-star team for the third time.

The Avalanche's Stanley Cup window could be closing, with most of their core players 30 or older.

The NHL's annual draft weekend is fast approaching, with top prospects like Viggo Bjorck and Tynan Lawrence.

MacKinnon's impressive season was a highlight for the Avalanche, despite their playoff disappointment.

The Avalanche's head coach Jared Bednar will return behind the bench next season.

MacKinnon's 53 goals were a career high, and he will look to build on that success next season.

The Avalanche will look to regroup and make another run at the Stanley Cup with their core roster intact.