OTTAWA, Ontario -- The Avalanche's top two stars, forward Nathan MacKinnon and defenseman Cale Makar, were both ruled out after getting hurt in the second period of Colorado's 4-3 overtime loss at Ottawa on Thursday night.
The team said both suffered lower-body injuries.
Avs coach Jared Bednar did not have any further updates after the game and said he isn't sure if either player will be ready for Saturday night against the Montreal Canadiens.
MacKinnon, whose 30 points in 19 games ranked fifth in the NHL entering Thursday, left with 8:15 remaining in the period. He went down to his knees holding his right hip after being shoved by Artem Zub while the two battled for the puck.
Makar left favoring his right leg in what appeared to be a non-contact injury. Makar is a two-time Norris Trophy-winner as the NHL's top defenseman and entered Thursday ranking third among blue-liners with 23 points in 18 games.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
