The Colorado Avalanche are off to a hot start and, to no surprise, All-Star center Nathan MacKinnon is leading the way.

As the Avalanche prepare to complete a quick two-game road trip against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, MacKinnon has hit the scoresheet in all four of his team's outings and racked up four goals and four assists.

He scored two goals in Colorado's 3-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday in the first chapter of their trek.

"He's a hungry player right now," Colorado coach Jared Bednar said. "Our team's been focused. We're determined so far this season. And he's a guy that we rely on to provide offense, he knows it. He knows the circumstances we're in in today's game."

Colorado has put together a 3-0-1 record and held the opposition to one goal in each of it

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