By The Numbers: McDavid, MacKinnon face off in Western Conference Finals

The 2022 Western Conference Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Colorado Avalanche will feature two of the most prolific scorers in the National Hockey League.

Oilers’ captain Connor McDavid and Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon have dominated since entering the league in 2015 and 2013, respectively, and will now face off in the playoffs for the first time with each looking to lead their team to a first Stanley Cup Final appearance.

The pair of former first-overall picks have been two of the best point producers in the league over the past five seasons. McDavid has led the league over that span, scoring 549 points (193 goals and 356 assists) in 360 games. MacKinnon is third in league scoring over that span with 442 points (167 goals and 275 assists) in 338 games. Only McDavid’s Oiler teammate, Leon Draisaitl (479 points), has produced more than MacKinnon since the 2017 season.

With Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon sure to get the spotlight heading into game one of the Western Conference Finals, the Oilers and Avalanche have gotten great performances from their depth players thus far. TSN Hockey Analyst Cherly Pounder breaks down what she's liked from some of the depth guys and how big of a concern Cale Makar should be for the Oilers when he jumps in on the rush.

“I’m sure it’s the dream matchup that the league wanted in the West for sure,” Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson said Sunday. “Two of the best players in the league going at it. Two of the most highly skilled guys that you can really pick out of the league. I think it’s great for hockey. I think it’s great for fans. I think it’s great for both teams.”

The two have gone head-to-head 14 times since over their careers with the Oilers (8-4-2) winning eight