Avalanche in panic mode amid Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar injury
The Colorado Avalanche are facing playoff elimination after injuries to key players Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar. They currently trail the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in the Western Conference Final, with their recent performance raising concerns about their composure and strategy. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman noted that the Avalanche appear panicked without their stars at full strength.
- ▪The Avalanche entered the playoffs as favorites but are now on the brink of elimination.
- ▪MacKinnon is day-to-day with a knee injury, while Makar is dealing with a lingering upper-body issue.
- ▪Vegas has capitalized on Colorado's struggles, contrasting their own energized performance with the Avalanche's predictability.
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| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 18:25:42 +0000 |
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