Big News from Colorado:
Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche have both earned spots on the 2024–25 NHL First All-Star Team .
Cale Makar
At 26 years old, Makar lands his third career First-Team selection. After claiming his second Norris Trophy as the league’s best defenseman—earning a dominant 176 out of 191 first-place votes—he made history. He became the first Avalanche blueliner to post 30 goals and 60 assists in a season, finishing with 92 points—both franchise records for a defenseman (Reuters).
Nathan MacKinnon
The 29-year-old superstar earned back-to-back First-Team honors, registering 116 points (32 goals, 84 assists). He finished second in NHL scoring and tied for the league lead in assists. This marks his fifth postseason All-Star appearance and second straight First-Team nod (NHL.com).
Together, they’re only the third duo of Avalanche teammates to receive First-Team All-Star recognition in the same season—joining the legendary pairings of Bourque/Sakic (2000–01) and Roy/Sakic (2001–02).
What It Means for the Avalanche
- Star Power: Both players had MVP-caliber seasons—Makar led the league’s defensemen, while MacKinnon remained one of the top offensive forces in hockey.
- Organizational Strength: Their honors speak to Colorado’s elite core and championship-caliber foundation.
- Postseason Drive: This recognition fuels the Avalanche as they chase another Stanley Cup.
2024–25 NHL First All-Star Team
| Position | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| G | Connor Hellebuyck | Winnipeg Jets |
| D | Cale Makar | Colorado Avalanche |
| D | Zach Werenski | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| C | Nathan MacKinnon | Colorado Avalanche |
| RW | Nikita Kucherov | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| LW | Kyle Connor | Winnipeg Jets |
Both Colorado and Winnipeg show strong representation among the league’s elite (NHL.com).
Congratulations to MacKinnon and Makar—two of the NHL’s finest continuing to set the standard.