Gabe Landeskog’s reaction to Cale Makar, Nathan MacKinnon injuries
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The Colorado Avalanche lost both Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar on Thursday night. Two of Colorado’s best players were gone in the blink of an eye, it seemed. But Gabe Landeskog and his teammates pulled together a rather gusty performance.
Landeskog, the Avalanche captain, was unable to help his team claim a win. However, Colorado did overcome a 2-0 deficit to force overtime. The Avalanche got a point in the standings despite the loss. Landeskog hopes his comrades aren’t out long-term.
“Obviously, they’re two of the best players in the world, so you like to have them, no doubt,” Landeskog said, via NHL.com. “But I don’t think it’s any different, right? Like you just play with whoever you got, whoever’s ready to go, whoever’s healthy and up. They play. So, hope those guys will be just fine.”
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MacKinnon is a perennial Hart Trophy candidate, and had a bit of a case this season as well. He had 10 goals and 30 points entering play on Thursday. MacKinnon, like Makar, suffered a lower-body injury in the loss.
Makar is similarly one of the best in the league. He recently signed a significant contract extension that will make him the NHL’s first $20-million-per-season player. He had five goals and 23 points entering this game with the Senators.
The Avalanche are certainly hoping to get their two superstars back sooner rather than later. Hopefully, this was more of a precautionary move than anything else. Regardless of their availability, the Avalanche will look to claim a win when they hit the ice next on Saturday against the Montreal Canadiens.
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