Nhl: Mcdavid, Mckinnon And Celebrini Named December’s Players Of The Month

Including three prominent Canadian centers Connor McDavid, Nathan McKinnon and Macklin Celebrini. These three players have not only stood out thanks to their outstanding performances in the NHL, but will also represent Canada at the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, Italy next month, which has further increased their importance. Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid scored the most points in the league in the month of December, putting on an extraordinary performance. He scored a total of 34 points with 13 goals and 21 assists during this period, which was the best performance by any player that month. McDavid proved his excellent form by scoring points in 14 consecutive games at the end of the year and impressed NHL fans once again.

McDavid’s performance is also considered special because he scored so many points in a month, which was rarely seen in decades. According to experts, his December performance is being compared to NHL great Mario Lemieux’s historic performance in 1995, which shows the level of play McDavid is playing. On the other hand, Colorado Avalanche star Nathan McKinnon also played brilliantly in December. He scored 26 points in 14 games with 14 goals and 12 assists and was named the second best player in the league. Under McKinnon’s leadership, the Colorado Avalanche remained at the top of the points table and his team achieved consecutive victories, in which McKinnon’s role was decisive.
Nathan McKinnon’s powerful skating, fast-paced play and ability to score goals in moments of pressure have made him one of the most dangerous players in the NHL. Given his recent form, experts believe that he can be a key pillar for Canada in the upcoming Olympics and will play a significant role in the team’s success. San Jose Sharks young forward Macklin Celebrini also surprised everyone in the month of December. Playing in his second NHL season, the player scored 25 points in 14 games, including 8 goals and 17 assists. Celebrini ended the month with 9 consecutive points, which shows his consistency and growing confidence.
Celebrini was recently included in Canada’s full Olympic team, which was released by Hockey Canada. His inclusion is proof that Canada is not only putting great faith in experienced players, but also in young talent. According to experts, Celebrini can become a big name in Canadian hockey in the future.
At the end of December, Connor McDavid and Nathan McKinnon were tied for first place in the NHL in scoring at the start of 2026, with both having 70 points, while MacKenzie Celebrini was third with 62. These figures make it clear that these three players are currently among the most dangerous and effective players in the league. The
return of NHL players to the Winter Olympics is being hailed as big news for world hockey, as the league’s star players last participated in the 2014 Sochi Olympics. This time, fans will once again have the opportunity to see the world’s best hockey players play on the Olympic stage after a decade.
Canada will open its Olympic campaign against the Czech Republic on February 12, and fans are hoping that players like McDavid, McKinnon and Celebrini will lead the team closer to a gold medal. The trio’s outstanding performance in December has further strengthened Canada’s hopes.
On the other hand, the NHL has awarded the Rookie of the Month for December to Montreal Canadiens forward Ivan Demidov. Demidov scored 14 points in 15 games with 4 goals and 10 assists, making him the most outstanding rookie player. His performance has proven that he can be considered one of the NHL’s key players in the future.

Overall, December 2025 proved to be a memorable month for the NHL, with veteran superstars maintaining their dominance while younger players also showed their talents. The successes of Connor McDavid, Nathan McKinnon and Macklin Celebrini are not only individual honors, but are also considered a positive sign for Canada’s Olympic preparations.