Avs stars MacKinnon, Makar leave with injuries; status for Saturday in air

Colorado Avalanche star forward Nathan MacKinnon and defenseman Cale Makar both left Thursday's game with injuries, raising concerns about their availability for Saturday's contest. The nature and severity of their injuries were not immediately disclosed, leaving their statuses uncertain heading into the weekend. The Avalanche will be monitoring the two key players, who are among the team's most important contributors.