Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar Exit With Injuries

The Colorado Avalanche were dealt as big a blow as any team could in tonight’s contest against the Ottawa Senators. According to a team announcement, both forward Nathan MacKinnon and defenseman Cale Makar have exited tonight’s game with lower-body injuries.

MacKinnon’s injury can firmly be tied to his attempt to check Senators defenseman Artem Zub. After the collision, MacKinnon was visibly in pain, appearing to favor his hip. The former MVP tried to stay on Colorado’s bench for a few minutes but eventually limped to the locker room.

Meanwhile, Makar’s injury isn’t as clear. He left a few seconds before MacKinnon, but returned for one shift. He barely moved in his lone shift after the injury…