Colorado Avalanche
Nathan MacKinnon undergoing tests for lower-body ailment
It’s time to take a deep breath. And, maybe hold it as best you can. Nathan MacKinnon, as I type, is undergoing medical tests to determine the severity of a lower-body injury that kept him out of practice today.
It could be nothing, or it could be…something. Right now, no one around the Avalanche really knows until the tests come back. In eight games so far this season, the Avs’ first-line center has one goal and 10 points.
It was the major bitter pill for Avs fans on a day that otherwise brought good medical news. Cale Makar practiced in a regular jersey, as did Valeri Nichushkin, and both are expected to return to the Avs lineup Thursday night at home against the Vancouver Canucks.
Avs coach Jared Bednar took a day off from the media, so it was left to captain Gabe Landeskog to try and answer questions about Nathan MacKinnon.
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I know injuries are apart of the game, but come on. It feels like a one step forward, two step back type of situation. It’s getting really frustrating to be a fan.
It is frustrating. This team is a puzzle. That is not a good thing…
Great advice on breathing and listening to good music, Adrian. A few songs that have brightened my day today just hearing them on the radio that seem especially relevant: Don’t Let it Bring You Down (Neil Young), Carry On My Wayward Son (Kansas), and Shout (Tears for Fears).
Provided that he hasn’t the COVID, that’s OK.
No big deal. We were mediocre or worse with him. I’m sure nothing changes without him at this point. Kadri or Compher can pick up the slack, after all, their numbers are better than Mack’s so far.