Nathan MacKinnon, Avs get first look at Connor Bedard

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) takes the ice for skate around before the game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Ball Arena October 19, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

By Corey Masisak | cmasisak@denverpost.com | The Denver Post

PUBLISHED: October 19, 2023 at 2:10 PM MDT | UPDATED: October 19, 2023 at 9:31 PM MDT

Getting your player ready...

Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon was a No. 1 pick in the NHL draft, but he didn't face quite the same scrutiny that the latest phenom Connor Bedard has during his first week in the league.

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Nathan MacKinnon, Avs get first look at phenom Connor Bedard: “He’s a lot better than me at 18”

MacKinnon, Bedard have skated together for a few days each of the past two summers.

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