Nathan MacKinnon scores on ninth shot against Arturs Silovs

Silovs had stopped MacKinnon's earlier penalty shot.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Nathan MacKinnon's ninth shot of the game gets past Artūrs Šilovs 😮‍💨 https://t.co/hb90IAExtJ Via @Sportsnet on X

What happened: Nathan MacKinnon beat goaltender Arturs Silovs on his ninth shot on goal of the night. Earlier in the contest, Silovs turned aside a MacKinnon penalty shot to keep the score tied.

Why it matters: Breaking through on his ninth attempt capped a high-volume offensive outing for MacKinnon two weeks into the 2026-27 NHL regular season. The forward recently sparked debate over his physical play after leaving a bout with an open cut, but his shot generation remains relentless.

By the numbers: 9: Shots on goal recorded by Nathan MacKinnon to beat Arturs Silovs, including an earlier penalty-shot attempt.

What to watch: MacKinnon's early-season shot volume and scoring pace remain a focal point as the October schedule continues.

Sources

@Sportsnet 2026-10-17T05:32:32.732693+00:00

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