Center Nathan MacKinnon was hobbled after blocking a shot in the second period on Sunday, and the Stanley Cup-favorite Avalanche eventually fell to the Vegas Golden Knights 5-3 in Game 3 of the Western Conference Final, a series Colorado now trails 3-0.
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MacKinnon injured as Avs face 'big hill to climb'
Center Nathan MacKinnon was hobbled after blocking a shot in the second period on Sunday, and the Stanley Cup-favorite Avalanche eventually fell to the Vegas Golden Knights 5-3 in Game 3 of the Western Conference Final, a series Colorado now trails 3-0.
Published May 25, 2026, 5:38 AM
Updated June 21, 2026, 1:04 PM3.6K
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