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Avs' Nathan MacKinnon out one month, Cale Makar down two weeks

Former Hart Trophy winner Nathan MacKinnon and two-time Norris Trophy recipient Cale Makar are dealing with significant lower-body injuries for the Colorado Avalanche.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 14

Nathan MacKinnon To Miss At Least A Month; Cale Makar Out Two Weeks

The Avalanche will find themselves without their two top players for the next little while. Corey Masisak of The Denver Post relays (Twitter link) that center Nathan MacKinnon will be out for at least one month while defenseman Cale Makar will miss two weeks with respective lower-body injuries.

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People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / November 14

Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon out a month, Cale Makar out a couple weeks with injuries

The Colorado Avalanche will be without Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar for Saturday night’s clash with the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre as they

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 14

NHL Rumours: Edvinsson to Sweden, Hiller Safe for Now & MacKinnon/Makar Out

In today’s NHL rumours, we look at Simon Edvinsson preparing to play the season in Sweden as he remains without an NHL contract. Next, despite an unfavourable start and a historically bad homestand, the Toronto Maple Leafs aren’t expected to make a change at the coaching position.

NHL News / Ball Exclusives / November 14

Colorado Avalanche Visit Montreal Canadiens on Saturday

The Colorado Avalanche take on the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Avalanche are 11-6-3. Colorado lost to Ottawa Senators 4-3 on Thursday, Nov.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / November 13

Avalanche Face Test as Veterans Called on for Heavy Lifting

The second period against the Ottawa Senators can, so far, go down as the worst period of the season for the Colorado Avalanche. No matter how bad they

Colorado Avalanche News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Avalanche Announce Roster Move After Nathan MacKinnon Injury

The Colorado Avalanche made a roster move Friday, just hours after franchise player Nathan MacKinnon left Thursday’s 4-3 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators with a lower-body injury.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / November 13

Avalanche Discover Unexpected Strength After Losing Two Superstars

The road has been hard on the Colorado Avalanche. For the season, the Avalanche are ranked third in the Western Conference with an 11-6-3 record. The away stats are a sore spot, though, with an unfortunate road record of 4-5-1.

Gavin Brindley News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 13

Avalanche Recall Gavin Brindley

The Colorado Avalanche have recalled winger Gavin Brindley ahead of a two-game road trip. His presence will give Colorado an extra body in case star center Nathan MacKinnon is unavailable for Saturday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 13

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 4-3 Loss to the Senators

Things have been very un-Avalanche-like for the Colorado Avalanche this season. Prior to a 6-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, they were staring down a two-game losing streak and a position on the edge of the Western Conference playoff picture.

Colorado Avalanche News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Avalanche Announce Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar News After Thursday Injuries

Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar offered the first update on Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar after both superstars left Thursday’s 4-3 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators with lower-body injuries.

Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / November 13

Avs stars Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar sustain lower-body injuries

Former Hart Trophy winner Nathan MacKinnon and two-time Norris Trophy winner Cale Makar sustained lower-body injuries in the second period of the Colorado Avalanche's 4-3 overtime loss to the host Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / November 12

Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar exit game with lower-body injuries

A Thursday night road game in November against the Ottawa Senators could prove to be highly consequential for the Colorado Avalanche. During a second intermission

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 12

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.

NHL News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / November 12

Avalanche Face Major Challenge as Senators Get Star Goalie Back

Coming off an impressive 6-3 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs to start their road trip, the Colorado Avalanche look to get their road record back to .500 as they take on the Ottawa Senators for the first time this season.

NHL News / Ball Exclusives / November 12

Colorado Avalanche Visit Ottawa Senators on Thursday

The Colorado Avalanche take on the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Avalanche are 11-6-2 and have won two straight.

Scott Wedgewood News / The Hockey Writers / November 12

Avalanche Have a Scott Wedgewood Problem

The Colorado Avalanche have solved their Scott Wedgewood problem the easiest way possible, by handing Mackenzie Blackwood the crease night after night.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 11

Avalanche aim to continue recent dominance of Senators

Gabriel Landeskog and the Colorado Avalanche will try to stay hot when they continue their four-game road trip on Thursday with a visit to the Ottawa Senators.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 10

Avalanche use late surge to streak past Maple Leafs

Gabriel Landeskog scored twice and the visiting Colorado Avalanche netted the final three goals of the game for a 6-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday.

Josh Manson News / Daily Faceoff / October 30

Avalanche’s Josh Manson out eight weeks with ankle injury

Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar announced on Friday that defenseman Josh Manson is going to about miss eight weeks due to an ankle injury. The injury occurred late in the first period of Wednesday’s 5-2 win over the New Jersey Devils after taking a weird hit.