The Denver Nuggets did not advance beyond the second round of the playoffs after the 2023-24 season, but they have high expectations for 2024-25.

Nikola Jokic, a three-time NBA MVP, is returning to the Nuggets and will undoubtedly continue to lead the team to new heights. Before the Colorado Avalanche’s home game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday, Jokic and Nathan MacKinnon, the 2023-24 NHL MVP, had a memorable moment.

Jokic had the honor of presenting the Hart Memorial Trophy to MacKinnon for his outstanding 2023-24 MVP performance.

Nathan MacKinnon won the prestigious award after scoring a career-high 51 goals and 89 assists for 140 points (second in the NHL). The Avalanche, like the Nuggets, did not advance beyond the second round of the playoffs, but they hope to make a deep run in 2024-25.

Nikola Jokic & Nathan MacKinnon

Fans on X were excited about Nikola Jokic and MacKinnon’s moment on Saturday, as both players began their new seasons:

“I love this so much! “Let’s go, Denver!” one fan wrote.

“MacKinnon and Jokic are unstoppable! MVPs all around!” another fan exclaimed.

“Really cool!! Both MVPs are in the house. Huge congratulations to both. “Denver loves you both!” Another one has been added.

Others couldn’t stop jokingly comparing Jokic’s ice skills to Mackinnon’s:

“Imagine if Joker skated it out to him,” one fan suggested.

Jokic presents MacKinnon with the NHL MVP trophy.