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Jared Bednar Will Miss Avalanche’s Road Trip, Expected To Make Full Recovery
TL;DR
Jared Bednar, head coach of the Colorado Avalanche, will miss the upcoming road trip due to facial fractures and a corneal abrasion after being struck by a puck. He is expected to make a full recovery without surgery.
Jack Ahcan Recalled
The team also recalled defenseman Jack Ahcan to take on the road. Avalanche blueliner Josh Manson left Saturday’s game with an upper-body injury and did not return. Ahcan will likely slot in for Manson unless Cale Makar is able to dress in one of the games. It’s unclear as of Sunday afternoon whether Manson’s absence was precautionary or serious. The 34-year-old defenseman has played all 79 games to date, which is the most he’s had since 2017-18. He has five goals and 31 points, and a career-high +42 rating. The post Jared Bednar Will Miss Avalanche’s Road Trip, Expected To Make Full Recovery appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now.
Q&A
What injuries did Jared Bednar sustain during the game?
Jared Bednar sustained facial fractures and a corneal abrasion after being hit by a puck.
Who will coach the Avalanche while Jared Bednar is away?
Assistant coaches Nolan Pratt and Dave Hakstol will share coaching duties during Bednar's absence.
Will Jared Bednar be back for the Avalanche's home finale?
It is currently unclear if Jared Bednar will return to coach in the regular-season home finale at Ball Arena next Thursday.
