Latest development reveals the one thing Nathan MacKinnon still has over Connor McDavid
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It's often said that Connor McDavid could be the greatest player to ever play the game, but there's one thing he doesn't have that Colorado Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon does, a Stanley Cup, and in the NHL, that accomplishment carries enormous weight.
The two forwards are both head and shoulders above the rest of the league, but MacKinnon is always seen as second fiddle to McDavid.
Is Nathan MacKinnon's Stanley Cup enough to be considered greater than Connor McDavid?
Graham Tiedtke of Mile High Sticking analyzed the careers of the two players.
McDavid clearly holds the edge in regular-season achievements, boasting more Hart Trophies, Art Ross Trophies, and a stronger head-to-head record against MacKinnon.
"The two players have met in the regular season 22 times, with McDavid's Oilers leading the series 12-5-5 to 10-10-2. There are plenty of other factors in the final outcome of games, though. When it's all said and done, McDavid can actually end up being the better player. The way I look at it is that both teams have a major superstar on their team." -Tiedtke
However, at the end of the day, it is the postseason that matters most and MacKinnon has the edge over McDavid.
"Perhaps the most important stat between the two players is that MacKinnon leads the postseason head-to-head at 4-0-0. For me, a Stanley Cup carries a lot of weight, so MacKinnon has McDavid's number in that regard.In the Avs' championship-winning postseason in 2021-22, the Avalanche defeated the Oilers in four games, so you can add that into MacKinnon's bid for being better when it matters most." -Tiedtke
If the Avalanche were to meet the Oilers in the playoffs, the advantage on paper would likely go to Colorado, given their clear superiority in goal and on defense.
Regardless, both teams boast generational talents, and players from each squad are destined for the Hall of Fame by the end of their careers.
Previously on Avalanche Insider
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