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Ivory CoastColorado Avalanche Lose Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar to Injuries
Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar both suffered second period injuries during Colorado's game against Ottawa.
Two superstars exit early in Ottawa
The Colorado Avalanche faced a tough situation on Thursday night in Ottawa, Ontario. Both of their top stars, forward Nathan MacKinnon and defenseman Cale Makar, had to leave the game against the Ottawa Senators in the second period.
The Avalanche later announced that both players suffered lower body injuries. Neither star was able to return to the ice for the remainder of the contest.
Details on MacKinnon and Makar
MacKinnon left the ice with 8:15 remaining in the second period. He went down to his knees while holding his right hip after being shoved by Artem Zub as the two players battled for the puck. Before Thursday's game, MacKinnon had built a strong start to the season with 30 points in 19 games, ranking fifth in the NHL overall.
Makar left the ice favoring his right leg in what appeared to be a non contact injury. Makar is a two time Norris Trophy winner as the top defenseman in the league. Coming into Thursday's matchup, he ranked third among all blue liners in scoring with 23 points across 18 games. Losing both key contributors in the same period is a massive hit for Colorado.
Impact on the roster
Colorado was relying heavily on both players heading into the night. MacKinnon has been leading the offense, while Makar controls the blue line as one of the best defenders in hockey.
Now, the team must deal with lower body injuries to their top two producers at the same time. The Avalanche will have to evaluate both players as they move forward with their schedule.
What it means for the next game
Colorado Avalanche at Montreal Canadiens (NHL, Sun, 15 Nov): Montreal Canadiens win 38%, Colorado Avalanche win 62%; projected score Montreal Canadiens 3, Colorado Avalanche 3. Our safest pick: Under 8 goals.
Colorado Avalanche at Utah Mammoth (NHL, Thu, 19 Nov): Utah Mammoth win 41%, Colorado Avalanche win 59%; projected score Utah Mammoth 3, Colorado Avalanche 3. Our safest pick: Under 8 goals.
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