It was no surprise to Avalanche Head Coach Jared Bednar that MacKinnon downplayed his accomplishment that saw him join Joe Sakic and Peter Stastny as the only players in franchise history to reach 1,000 points.

Nathan MacKinnon became the 100th player in NHL history to reach 1,000 career regular-season points Monday night against the Chicago Blackhawks. It happened 31 seconds into the third period. MacKinnon left the puck for Devon Toews at the right point, and Artturi Lehkonen deflected it past Chicago goalie Spencer Knight.

It’s a good day for Nathan MacKinnon, or anyone who likes nice, round numbers. The Colorado Avalanche Captain became the 100th player in NHL history to cross the 1,000 point threshold on Monday after Artturi Lehkonen tipped in a MacKinnon point shot in the third period against the Chicago Blackhawks.