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Avalanche stars MacKinnon and Makar both sidelined by injuries in 2nd period against Senators

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The Associated Press. (2026, November 13). Avalanche stars MacKinnon and Makar both sidelined by injuries in 2nd period against Senators. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/avalanche-stars-mackinnon-and-makar-both-sidelined-by-injuries-in-2nd-period-against-senators/article_6722b728-241a-5622-9246-036d5f310ed0.html

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In an NHL game against the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night, Colorado Avalanche stars Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar were both injured in the second period and ruled out for the rest of the game. MacKinnon, who was leading the league with 30 points in 19 games, left the ice holding his right hip after a collision. Makar, a two-time Norris Trophy winner and the league’s third-leading defenseman with 23 points in 18 games, left the ice favoring his right leg from what appeared to be a non-contact injury. Both players suffered lower-body injuries.
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The Colorado Avalanche suffered a significant blow on November 13 when their top two stars, forward Nathan MacKinnon and defenseman Cale Makar, were both injured in the second period of a game against the Ottawa Senators. The team lost 4-3 in overtime after both players left the game with lower-body injuries. MacKinnon was hurt after a check from Artem Zub in the hip area, while Makar appeared to injure his right leg in a non-contact situation. Head coach Jared Bednar announced on November 14 that MacKinnon will be out for at least one month, and Makar will miss approximately two weeks. This injury setback is a major challenge for the Avalanche, who are currently 11-6-3 in the NHL standings, as MacKinnon and Makar are crucial to the team's offensive and defensive strategies.

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Toronto StarThis outlet13 Nov

In an NHL game against the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night, Colorado Avalanche stars Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar were both injured in the second period and ruled out for the rest of the game. MacKinnon, who was leading the league with 30 points in 19 games, left the ice holding his right hip after a collision. Makar, a two-time Norris Trophy winner and the league’s third-leading defenseman with 23 points in 18…

Avalanche stars MacKinnon and Makar both sidelined by injuries in 2nd period against Senators (this article)3 articles from Toronto Star on this story
Global News14 Nov

Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar announced that star forward Nathan MacKinnon and top defenceman Cale Makar will be out of play for at least a month and about two weeks, respectively, due to lower-body injuries sustained during Thursday's game against the Ottawa Senators. MacKinnon has 10 goals and 20 assists in 20 games this season, while Makar has five goals and 18 assists in 19 games, contributing…

Avalanche stars MacKinnon, Makar to miss weeks →
New York Post14 Nov

Colorado Avalanche are facing significant challenges as star players Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar will be out with lower-body injuries for at least a month and two weeks, respectively. The injuries occurred during a recent game against the Ottawa Senators, with MacKinnon leading the team in points and assists. The absence of these key players, who are crucial to the team's 5-on-5 offense and power play, is seen…

Avalanche hit with pair of crushing injuries — with one star to miss at least a month →

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The Avalanche’s top two stars, forward Nathan MacKinnon and defenseman Cale Makar, have both been ruled out after getting hurt in the second period of Colorado’s game at Ottawa on Thursday night.
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The Avalanche’s top two stars, forward Nathan MacKinnon and defenseman Cale Makar, have both been ruled out after getting hurt in the second period of Colorado’s game at Ottawa on Thursday night. asserted
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The team said both sustained lower-body injuries. asserted
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MacKinnon, who’s 30 points in 19 games ranked fifth in the NHL entering Thursday, left with 8:15 remaining in the period. asserted
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He went down to his knees holding his right hip after being shoved by Artem Zub while the two battled for the puck. asserted
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Makar left favoring his right leg in what appeared to be a non-contact injury. asserted
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Makar is a two-time Norris Trophy-winner as the NHL’s top defenseman and entered Thursday ranking third among blue-liners with 23 points in 18 games. asserted
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