Mile High Hockey · Feb 23, 2023
Cale Makar shouldn’t have returned to the game in St. Louis
Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty ImagesAvalanche fans were excited to see young Cale Makar back in action against the St. Louis Blues after missing numerous games due to a concussion sustained on a high hit against the Pittsburgh Penguins. That excitement didn't last as long as in the third period; Makar wore an inadvertent fist to the face, sending him off the ice again. On this occasion, he wasn't pulled by concussion spotters and returned for three shifts following the hit. Jared Bednar mentioned that the initial concerns were regarding Makar's nose and not a head injury. Kind of a silly statement considering your nose is on your head.