Colorado Avalanche file review on behalf of Nathan MacKinnon

Last night the New York Rangers faced off against the Colorado Avalanche. This game, a possible Stanley Cup preview was must watch hockey that was filled with action for the entire game. One of the narratives involved was Nathan MacKinnon's home point streak, which sat at 35 consecutive games.

Unfortunately for MacKinnon the streak would end at 35 games and his Avalanche would fall to the Rangers 3-2 in a shootout. However, midway through the 3rd period it had seemed like MacKinnon would be credited with an assist on a Devon Toews goal. The referees unfortunately viewed the play different and felt the Rangers had instead scored on their own goal.



The call of an own goal immediately negates any additional assists that may have been awarded initially. And as you can see from the video, it is clear that the puck is shot into the own net by the Rangers defender. This shows a clear change of possession and represents a horrible way for the point streak to end.

Like every other team, the Avalanche had the opportunity to appeal to the NHL to try to have an assist awarded on the play.



It seems as of now that the NHL will not be awarding any additional assists and that MacKinnon's streak we'll have to start all over again. While this is an unlucky way for the streak to end, it does appear to be the right call.

Update: It's officially over