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Nathan MacKinnon nets his career-high 52nd goal as the Colorado Avalanche secure the top seed in the NHL with a 3-1 victory over the Calgary Flames. This win marks the Avalanche's fourth Presidents' Trophy, tying them with the Boston Bruins and New York Rangers for second-most in history. With 114 points and four games remaining, Colorado aims for a franchise-first 120 points in a season. Only 12 NHL teams have achieved this milestone, with the latest being the Bruins at 135 points last season. The Avalanche also tally 52 wins, closing in on their franchise record of 56 set in the 2021-22 season. Notably, Martin Necas and Gabriel Landeskog contributed goals while Mackenzie Blackwood made 28 saves. Brent Burns’ assist brings his total to 34 points, tying him for the second-most by a defenseman aged 40 or older in NHL history.
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