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Nathan MacKinnon's chance to make NHL history ended with the Colorado Avalanche's 3-2 loss to the New York Rangers on Thursday night.
The Avs scored twice in regulation, but MacKinnon did not score or register an assist, bringing to an end an impressive 35-game home point streak. Before Thursday's game, the Avs center had collected 77 points through 29 goals and 48 assists.
MacKinnon could have had an assist when he passed to Devon Toews for a one-timer, which seemed to be saved by Igor Shesterkin before Jonathan Drouin scored.
It was counted as an unassisted goal for Toews, but another view showed the Rangers' Ryan Lindgren might have touched the puck before the goal in the blue line.
Avs coach Jared Bednar said they'd show the NHL evidence that MacKinnon should've gotten an assist for the goal that tied the game at 2-2 in the third period.
NHL fans were quick to react to MacKinnon's 35-game home point streak and 19-game overall point streak coming to an end.
One fan tweeted:
"They robbed my boy"
Another wrote:
"No, he had an assist on the 2nd goal. The league better fix that."
Most fans were displeased with the officials' decision and argued the assist for the goal should have been credited to MacKinnon.
Where does Nathan MacKinnon stand in record books?
Nathan MacKinnon has the NHL's second-longest home point streak at 35 games. Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky holds the record for the longest home point streak, with a 40-game streak while playing for the LA Kings in 1988-89.
MacKinnon is not the only player who has excelled at home this season. The Colorado Avalanche have been the best-performing team at home this season.
The Avs have a 28-7-1 home record and the most points of any team in the league this season. Overall, MacKinnon has collected 123 points through 45 goals and 78 assists in 73 games so far.
Colorado sits second in the Central Division with 98 points, three points behind the leading Dallas Stars.
