Nikita Kucherov is the clear favorite for the Art Ross Trophy

[jigglysquishy]

Shaping up to being an all time scoring race. Would love if both Kucherov and MacKinnon could hit 135 points.

 

[villacco]

It is pretty obvious, that this year it is a two horse race. These 2 players are to good to slow down significantly. They are at 1,70 point per game. I think both stay around 1,70

For McDavid to catch up to 1,70 he has to go almost 2 points / game the last 39 games.
It is possible, but I think this year he wants to win the cup more than anything else and he is not gonna give it a run if he gets closer.

 

[Miri]

I actually think it’s the opposite.
Mackinnon’s pace without Kadri is a lot better than when the Avs had him (1.62 to 1.35) Of course it’s better for the team to have more depth but individually (especially for these top guys) I think they benefit from less depth just because they’re leaned on to do more.

Pretty sure this is case for Kuch as well but feel free to correct me if that’s not the case

Hahaha, yes. Unless second line´s goals are somehow credited to MacK, even when he is on bench, i dont see him really benefitting from it on personal level. Whole team would/should, but what the other lines do, does affect him only indirectly (gaining offensive zone, winning penalties).

 

[The Macho King]

Alright chill the f*** out Nate.

 

[TatteredTornNFrayed]

Not long ago Kucherov had games in hand. Now MacKinnon with the two point lead, and the game in hand on him. Actually, they have the same games remaining. NHL.com had updated MacKinnon's stats and games played, but not the Avalanche games played. Should have known better than to trust that site.

Still a virtual dead heat and a lot of games left though. Hope they all stay healthy, including McDavid.

 

[tfwnogf]

Kuch vs Nate in real time:

 

[jigglysquishy]

Last season where two non-teammates hit 130 points was 1992-93.

MacKinnon is on pace for 140 points. Kucherov is on pace for 137 points.

 

[Bank Shot]

Last season where two non-teammates hit 130 points was 1992-93.

MacKinnon is on pace for 140 points. Kucherov is on pace for 137 points.

Pretty neat if someone can hit 150 points again. Both these guys are going bananas.

Mcdavid start your car!

 

[TheGuiminator]

Such a good race for the Art Ross this year

An Hart, Ross & Lindsay win would be huge for MacKinnon's legacy

 

[TheGoldenJet]

Such a good race for the Art Ross this year

An Hart, Ross & Lindsay win would be huge for MacKinnon's legacy

DueKinnon?
















I’ll see myself out.

 

[Offtheboard412]

Is it possible we're seeing a bit of a 4 minute mile effect this season? Everybody saw McDavid hit 150 last year and realized that for one it's possible, and secondly, that if they want to be able to compete with him they have to be at that level themselves. If Mackinnon keeps this up and hits 140 it would be crazy.

 

[DownIsTheNewUp]

I actually think it’s the opposite.
Mackinnon’s pace without Kadri is a lot better than when the Avs had him (1.62 to 1.35) Of course it’s better for the team to have more depth but individually (especially for these top guys) I think they benefit from less depth just because they’re leaned on to do more.

Pretty sure this is case for Kuch as well but feel free to correct me if that’s not the case

Yes I agree with that. When you have to be the guy you get more opportunities. I always argued against the "McDavid would have xx more points if he played on a good team" narrative.

Definitely applies to Kucherov this year too. For the first time in his career he's basically staying out for whole PPs rather than changing after a minute. Those extra opportunities turn into points.

 

[wetcoast]

MacKinnon has 26 goals and 47 assists for 73 points in his past 38 games (1.921 PPG).

If he plays at his pace from last season for the remaining 34 games (1.563 PPG), he’ll finish with 135 points.

And with that his HHOF ticket will be ensured....heck it already is.

 

[Super Hans]

A few weeks ago, I thought, "just wait til McDavid starts racking up 4-pt games" and that seems to be the only thing Kuch and MacK have been doing. It's insane they've made a 20/22 pt gap now.

 

[Nathaniel Skywalker]

Alright chill the f*** out Nate.

No

 

[JFleegs]

Kuch with a goal and assist tonight so far

 

[kugelbahn]

Great race, tied again.
Everyone thought McD, maybe Drai, after last year...

 

[Nathaniel Skywalker]

Both with a 22 point lead on mcd....

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Kucherov is a wagon!
Or in Russian: фургон

 

[JFleegs]

and he takes the lead

 

[BlueBull]

Both with a 22 point lead on mcd....

McDavid has slowed down this year and Seems Comfortable to only hit like 115-120 points while the other 2 might hit 140.

I guess that is due to the fact that his team finally looks like a contender for once, and is sharing the offence around.

 

[Sky04]

Both these guys are just going to put up 3ppg+ for the rest of the season aren't they.

Kuch with 3 more tonight still going

 

[Nathaniel Skywalker]

My mistake 23 points....

 

[VinikToWinIt]

These 2 are playing like it’s game 80 and they both desperately want the Art Ross.

We haven’t even hit 50 yet! Should be a fun one.

 

[ViD]

16 point lead on the third best scorer