MacKinnon, McDavid Headline NHL Action as Crosby Aims to Extend Scoring Streak

ELMONT, N.Y. – Teams in the NHL clash Saturday with 13 games on the schedule, including five nationally televised in Canada. Top talents Nathan MacKinnon and Connor McDavid will face off when the Colorado Avalanche visit the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place at 10 p.m. ET.

MacKinnon and McDavid, both set to be teammates at the upcoming Olympic Games in Milano Cortina 2026, are in the midst of impressive seasons. McDavid, the Oilers captain, has 21 points (four goals, 17 assists), while MacKinnon trails closely behind with 20 points (10 goals, 10 assists).

In another significant matchup, the Boston Bruins will take on the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena at 7 p.m. ET. This will mark the 47th encounter between Boston forward David Pastrnak and Toronto’s William Nylander. So far this season, Pastrnak leads the Bruins with 18 points, while Nylander leads the Maple Leafs with 20 points.

Meanwhile, Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, despite being 38, has managed to keep pace with the younger stars, boasting 11 goals. The Penguins will face the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center at 12:30 p.m. ET. The Devils are looking to maintain their perfect home record at 6-0-0, though they will be without defenseman Dougie Hamilton due to an injury.

In a uniquely matched game, the Montreal Canadiens will host the Utah Mammoth at Bell Centre at 7 p.m. ET. Currently, Montreal is leading the Atlantic Division with nine wins this season.

The action continues across the league, presenting an exciting day for hockey fans. The highlight remains the showdown between MacKinnon and McDavid, two of the NHL’s brightest stars.