Budding star Nathan MacKinnon sparks Avalanche’s high-scoring top line

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon skates against Detroit Red Wings right wing Anthony Mantha (39) during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Sunday, March 18, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)DENVER — Nathan MacKinnon was about to explain the reasons for his fantastic season when Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog cut him off.

“Better linemates,” offered Landeskog.

Landeskog is slightly biased, since he skates on MacKinnon’s left wing. But the Avalanche’s leading scorer also agreed with that assessment.

“I think it’s progression and a bit of both,” said the 22-year-old MacKinnon. “Obviously we’ve been fortunate to have chemistry as a team, and especially our…