OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — The Avalanche’s top two stars, forward Nathan MacKinnon and defenseman Cale Makar, were ruled out after getting hurt in the second period of Colorado’s 4-3 overtime loss to Ottawa on Thursday night.
The team said both sustained lower-body injuries with coach Jared Bednar having no immediate update on their status. Bednar said the two will travel with the team but are uncertain to play for Colorado's game at Montreal on Saturday night.
MacKinnon, who’s 30 points in 19 games ranked fifth in the NHL entering Thursday, left with 8:15 remaining in the period. He went down to his knees holding his right hip after being shoved by Artem Zub while the two battled for the puck.
Makar left favoring his right leg in what appeared to be a non-contact injury. Makar is a two-time Norris Trophy-winner as the NHL’s top defenseman and entered Thursday ranking third among blue-liners with 23 points in 18 games.
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Colorado Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon (29) skates against Ottawa Senators' Artem Zub (2) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Ottawa, Ontario, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026. (Keito Newman/The Canadian Press via AP)
