Feb 21, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) takes a shot on net during warmups before a game against the Boston Bruins during the fist half at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Colorado Avalanche star forward Nathan MacKinnon has been ruled out of Wednesday’s game against the host Detroit Red Wings because of a lower-body injury.
“He’s dealing with a minor issue that isn’t getting better, so we’re going to hold him out tonight,” Avalanche coach Jared Bednar said Wednesday. “The idea is for him to be ready for Friday.”
Colorado (36-10-4, 76 points) hosts the Winnipeg Jets on Friday and visits the Vegas Golden Knights the following day.
MacKinnon, 26, has recorded 48 points (12 goals, 36 assists) in 36 games this season.
He has 608 points (222 goals, 386 assists) in 609 career games since the Avalanche selected him with the top overall pick of the 2013 NHL Draft.
–Field Level Media