The Avalanche have a lethal top line — now it’s time to address the lack of depth

With an assist on Matt Calvert’s first-period goal on Wednesday against the San Jose Sharks, Nathan MacKinnon hit the 60-point plateau. It was a special accomplishment, too, as it made MacKinnon and linemate Mikko Rantanen, who compose two-thirds of the most lethal line in hockey alongside Gabriel Landeskog, the first set of teammates to register 60 points through 41 games since some guys named Jaromir Jagr and Mario Lemieux managed the feat back during the 1996-97 season.

That MacKinnon and Rantanen have been so prolific this season is astounding, and the dynamic duo — or top-scoring trio, depending on how you want to label the line — is worthy of every bit of praise that has been heaped upon them. Rantanen has established himself as a true top talent in the league, a precision passer and dangerous set-up man who was tied for the top assist total throughout the past calendar year.

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