Avalanche lose Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar to injuries against Senators
Colorado said neither player would return after they left in the second period with lower-body injuries.
Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar left the Colorado Avalanche’s game against the Ottawa Senators on Thursday. Colorado ruled both players out for the rest of the game with lower-body injuries.
MacKinnon grabbed his right side after contact with Senators defenceman Artem Zub. He spent a few minutes on the bench before heading to the dressing room, NHL.com reported. His last shift ended with 8:15 left in the second period.
Makar’s final shift ended with 5:20 left in the same period. He had also left Sunday’s practice early as a precaution.