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Nathan MacKinnon Has Hilarious Reaction to Avalanche Rookie’s First NHL Goal

T.J. Hughes scored his first NHL goal on Friday night, and Nathan MacKinnon ensured it was a memorable one.In the Colorado Avalanche‘s 5-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, MacKinnon and Cale Makar provided the assists for Hughes’ goal at the…

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 2:00 PM
Nathan MacKinnon Has Hilarious Reaction to Avalanche Rookie’s First NHL Goal
Key Things to Know
  • Nathan MacKinnon humorously praised rookie T.J. Hughes after Hughes scored his first NHL goal.
  • The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2, with MacKinnon and Cale Makar assisting Hughes' third-period goal.
  • MacKinnon joked about Hughes' polite personality, stating, "It's crazy how nice he is... I wish I was that nice."
The Story in 60 Seconds

Nathan MacKinnon humorously reacted to Colorado Avalanche rookie T.J. Hughes scoring his first NHL goal during a 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. MacKinnon assisted on the third-period goal alongside Cale Makar and later praised Hughes postgame by joking about Hughes' exceptional kindness, remarking, "It's crazy how nice he is, to be honest. I wish I was that nice."

Hughes scored the one-timer from one knee at the 14:57 mark of the final period to extend Colorado's lead. Beyond scoring his first goal, the rookie has contributed to the Avalanche with strong defensive-zone faceoff metrics and physical play through his first eight games of the season.

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