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Bednar: Avs will take limited McKinnon down 3-0
Key takeaways
- LAS VEGAS -- Just when the Avalanche got back reigning Norris Trophy winner Cale Makar, Colorado might be without Hart Trophy finalist Nathan Mac Kinnon.
- Or, at least, will have a highly limited Mac Kinnon, which was what he was after taking a puck to his right knee in Sunday night's 5-3 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.
- It has been that kind of series for the Avalanche, the Presidents' Trophy winners going down 3-0 in the Western Conference finals.
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LAS VEGAS -- Just when the Avalanche got back reigning Norris Trophy winner Cale Makar, Colorado might be without Hart Trophy finalist Nathan Mac Kinnon.
Or, at least, will have a highly limited Mac Kinnon, which was what he was after taking a puck to his right knee in Sunday night's 5-3 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.
It has been that kind of series for the Avalanche, the Presidents' Trophy winners going down 3-0 in the Western Conference finals. With the possibility of being swept Tuesday night, coach Jared Bednar will take MacKinnon in any form he can get him.
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