Deen’s Daily: MacKinnon, McDavid Fighting For Top Spot; Celebrini Keeping Up

Nathan MacKinnon and Connor McDavid are fighting for the NHL lead. Macklin Celebrini isn’t too far behind. All of Colorado, Edmonton, and San Jose won on Tuesday because of their superstar centermen.

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — December 16.

Colorado Hockey Now

Nathan MacKinnon was temporarily unseated for the top spot in the NHL points race. But in the third period alone, he had two goals and an assist to re-take the lead by two.

Here’s how the Avs pulled off a comeback in the final frame to defeat the Seattle Kraken on the road.

READ MORE: The Aftermath: Strong Third Period Pushes Avalanche Past Kraken

Around The NHL

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: MacKinnon was unseated by none other than Connor McDavid. The Oilers No. 1 center is in turbo mode. He had four points against the Pens, facing his former teammate Stuart Skinner.

In his last seven games, McDavid has nine goals and 11 assists for 20 points. It’s insane.

MacKinnon is no slouch either. He’s got 14 goals and 11 assists in his last 14 games.

San Jose Hockey Now: Of course, Macklin Celebrini had to remind the older guys that he’s also one of the best in the league. Celebrini had four points, and is the only player in the league with more than 50 points.

MacKinnon 56
McDavid 54
Celebrini 51
Draisaitl 47
Necas 45

Montreal Hockey Now: The Habs need center help and could get it from the LA Kings.

Philly Hockey Now: The Flyers are getting D help, as Rasmus Ristolainen is finally healthy.

Detroit Hockey Now: Alex DeBrincat might be on the outside of the USA Olympics roster, but he’s at least making Bil Guerin consider him.

Chicago Hockey Now: Disaster for the Blackhawks. Disaster averted by the Leafs.