The Colorado Avalanche will be missing key players Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar for several weeks due to lower-body injuries. MacKinnon is expected to be sidelined for at least a month, while Makar will be out for about two weeks following injuries sustained during a game against the Ottawa Senators.
With MacKinnon and Makar sidelined, watch how the Avalanche adapt their strategy. The reliance on Toews and Malinski could shift the team's dynamic. Keep an eye on their upcoming games to see if they can maintain momentum in the Central Division without their stars.