John Leyba / The Denver Post)
DENVER — The Avalanche's top line of center Nathan MacKinnon and wingers Mikko Rantanen and Gabe Landeskog enter Monday's game against the New York Islanders with a combined 148 points, the most for an NHL line through 33 games since Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr and Ron Francis amassed 203 for the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1995-96.
In addition to Lemieux — who is considered one of the top-five players of all-time — Colorado's dynamic trio also has ties to the "Great One," Wayne Gretzky, and three-time Stanley Cup-winning captain Sidney Crosby of the Penguins.