The Avalanche have alternated between dominant and average performances in their first four games, with the duo of Nathan MacKinnon and Martin Necas being the constant factor.
Despite inconsistent team performances, MacKinnon and Necas have emerged as the top players in the NHL, leading the points race with eight each after Monday's 3-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres.
Their impressive play has sparked ongoing discussions about the Mikko Rantanen trade.
The duo has already been the best in the NHL, and it doesn’t look like they’ll be slowing down anytime soon.
Author's summary: MacKinnon and Necas dominate NHL.