Overview
- Nathan MacKinnon tops the NHL with 33 points and 14 goals through 19 games as Colorado sits first in the Central Division.
- Connor McDavid is the nearest challenger at 30 points and nine goals, with Edmonton currently outside a playoff position.
- Connor Bedard has 26 points (10 goals, 16 assists) and has Chicago holding the West's top wild-card spot.
- Leo Carlsson matches 26 points (11 goals, 15 assists) in 18 games, fueling Anaheim's tie for second in the Pacific Division.
- Cale Makar’s 25 points in 19 games highlight rare blue-line production, with outlets noting these rankings remain early in a short sample.