LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 27: Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche arrives prior to the 2024 NHL Awards at BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on June 27, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Nathan MacKinnon (29) of the Colorado Avalanche takes a quick breath during the third period of the Avs’ 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024.

Nathan MacKinnon, who will play on a line with Sidney Crosby in a game that counts for the first time, could not hide his enthusiasm for the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off.

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Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon attends a red carpet event on Thursday, June 27, 2024, outside the theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas for the NHL awards ceremony.

Nathan MacKinnon, who will play on a line with Sidney Crosby in a game that counts for the first time, could not hide his enthusiasm for the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off.

Nathan MacKinnon had two assists to reach 1,000 points for his career and the Colorado Avalanche scored twice early in the third period to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-0 on Monday in Denver.