Avs stars MacKinnon, Makar out multiple weeks with lower-body injuries

Colorado Avalanche stars Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar have both been ruled out for multiple weeks due to lower-body injuries, representing a significant blow to the team. The injuries were reported by ESPN's Emily Kaplan, though specific timelines and details on how each injury occurred were not provided in the excerpt. The Avalanche will need to manage without two of their most important players for an extended period during the NHL season.