Avalanche Coach Bednar Hospitalized After Puck Impact
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Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar was struck in the right cheek by a puck Saturday night when a shot from Vegas defenseman Keegan Kolesar sailed over the boards with 16:39 left in the third period, and he was helped to the locker room by a trainer after bending over and holding the side of his head. A team spokesperson said Bednar was fully alert and conscious and was taken to a hospital for a CT scan and further evaluation; assistant coach Dave Hakstol assumed Bednar's in-game duties for the remainder of the contest. The Avalanche lost the game 3-2 in overtime to the Vegas Golden Knights. Colorado, which clinched the top overall seed Thursday and sits at 115 points, will travel to Edmonton on Sunday for a two-game road trip; it had not been determined whether Bednar would accompany the team pending hospital results and medical clearance. The club also lost defenseman Josh Manson to an upper-body injury late in the second period. Assistant coach Nolan Pratt said, 'It's certainly a little unnerving,' and noted Bednar was being evaluated to determine his status for Sunday.
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Timeline of Events
- Thursday: Avalanche clinched the NHL’s top overall seed.
- Saturday night: With 16:39 left in third period, a puck from Keegan Kolesar struck Bednar’s right cheek.
- Immediately after: Bednar bent over, was helped to the locker room, and assistant coach Dave Hakstol took over.
- Postgame: Team spokesperson said Bednar was alert and taken to hospital for CT scan and evaluation.
- Sunday: Avalanche scheduled to travel to Edmonton for two-game road trip; Bednar’s status pending hospital results.
News Intelligence
- If you're an Avalanche fan, this could impact the team's performance. Bednar's health status could affect his ability to coach the upcoming games. Also, defenseman Josh Manson's injury might affect the team's defense. Keep an eye on the team's updates.
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The Golden Knights benefited from the 3-2 overtime win; the Avalanche benefited from immediate medical response and continuity of game operations under assistant coach Dave Hakstol.
Jared Bednar suffered a facial impact requiring hospital evaluation, and the Avalanche faced potential short-term uncertainty about Bednar’s availability for upcoming road games.
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