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MacKinnon and Makar Leave Avalanche Game Against Senators With Injuries

Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar both exited Thursday's game between the Colorado Avalanche and Ottawa Senators after appearing to suffer injuries.

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In brief

  • Nathan MacKinnon left the game in the second period after a collision with Artem Zub and a possible hip injury.
  • Cale Makar appeared to suffer a lower-body injury and played one 27-second shift before leaving.
  • The Avalanche scored a power-play goal to pull within one despite the injuries.
  • Parker Kelly of the Senators also left with an apparent injury before the period ended.

MacKinnon and Makar Leave Avalanche Game Against Senators With Injuries

Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar both left Thursday's game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Ottawa Senators after appearing to suffer injuries.

Injuries During the Game

MacKinnon exited the game in the second period after appearing to suffer a midsection injury, possibly involving his hip. He collided with Senators defenseman Artem Zub and immediately went down. After taking a moment to get up, MacKinnon skated to the bench and remained there before eventually getting up and heading down the tunnel.

Makar appeared to suffer a lower-body injury on a seemingly harmless play just over a minute before MacKinnon's injury. Makar took one more shift, lasting 27 seconds, in the second period.

Team Context

The Avalanche managed to score a power-play goal to pull within one despite losing two of their biggest stars. Before the period ended, Senators forward Parker Kelly also went down with an apparent injury and skated straight down the tunnel.

Makar had five goals and 23 points through 18 games entering play on Thursday. MacKinnon had scored 10 goals and 30 points through 19 games before the clash with the Senators.

Why it matters

MacKinnon and Makar are two of the Avalanche's leading players. Their injuries remove key contributors from the lineup during a Central Division matchup.

Sources

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Questions readers ask

Who left the Colorado Avalanche game against the Ottawa Senators with injuries?
Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar both left the game after appearing to suffer injuries.
When did the injuries occur during the game?
Both players left during the second period of Thursday's game.
How did Nathan MacKinnon get injured?
MacKinnon exited after colliding with Senators defenseman Artem Zub and appearing to suffer a midsection injury, possibly involving his hip.
What were the stats for MacKinnon and Makar before the game?
Makar had five goals and 23 points through 18 games, while MacKinnon had scored 10 goals and 30 points through 19 games.
Why do these injuries matter for the Avalanche?
MacKinnon and Makar are two of the Avalanche's leading players, and their injuries remove key contributors from the lineup during a Central Division matchup.

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