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This isn't the first injury scare Nathan MacKinnon has had of these playoffs, but given the must-win nature of Sunday's Game 3, Colorado Avalanche fans are rightfully worried about their star's health.
During the second period of Game 3 of the Western Conference Final against the Vegas Golden Knights, MacKinnon blocked a shot off the right side of his knee while in the defensive zone. MacKinnon was down on the ice for a few moments in clear pain before being helped up by his teammates. He made his way to the Avalanche bench under his own power.
MacKinnon stayed on the bench at first and took the ice for another shift, but with time winding down in the second period, the Avalanche star left for the locker room and was visibly limping on his way there.
Unfortunately, MacKinnon did not return to the bench for the start of the third period. But! The Avalanche star did end up making his way to the bench a few minutes into the third period.
Though MacKinnon did take a shift in the third period, it's clear the Avalanche forward was still laboring from that blocked shot and likely won't be playing many minutes going forward.
The Avalanche and Golden Knights were tied 3-3 at the end of the second frame, with Vegas leading the series 2-0.
This article originally appeared on For The Win: Nathan MacKinnon injury update: Avs star's status after leaving Game 3
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During the second period of Game 3 of the Western Conference Final against the Vegas Golden Knights, MacKinnon blocked a shot off the right side of his knee while in the defensive zone. MacKinnon was down on the ice for a few moments in clear pain before being helped up by his teammates. He made his way to the Avalanche bench under his own power.
MacKinnon stayed on the bench at first and took the ice for another shift, but with time winding down in the second period, the Avalanche star left for the locker room and was visibly limping on his way there.
Unfortunately, MacKinnon did not return to the bench for the start of the third period. But! The Avalanche star did end up making his way to the bench a few minutes into the third period.
Though MacKinnon did take a shift in the third period, it's clear the Avalanche forward was still laboring from that blocked shot and likely won't be playing many minutes going forward.
The Avalanche and Golden Knights were tied 3-3 at the end of the second frame, with Vegas leading the series 2-0.
This article originally appeared on For The Win: Nathan MacKinnon injury update: Avs star's status after leaving Game 3
Continue reading...
