Avalanche lose MacKinnon, Makar to lower-body injuries

Out. Fantasy hockey: Colorado's two best scorers are out, and three-game weeks for both drop to zero until they return. Fantasy hockey impact and what to do.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 13, 2026 · Updated November 15, 2026

The Avalanche lost Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar to lower-body injuries in the same game against Ottawa. Both left late in the second period on plays with limited contact in the offensive zone and were ruled out for the third. MacKinnon had one shot in 11:33 before exiting, while Makar skated 13:57.

Both players are out, which means their three-game weeks (Thursday, Saturday, Wednesday) vanish for as long as they cannot dress. MacKinnon's recent averages are 0.59 goals and 1.60 points a night with 4.2 shots, while Makar chips in 0.35 goals and 1.17 points a night with 2.8 shots. Their combined 8:16 of power-play time (4:04 for MacKinnon, 4:12 for Makar) opens up for teammates.

Fantasy impact

Player by player

Nathan MacKinnon

MacKinnon cannot score from the press box. His three-game week drops to zero for as long as he is out. He has averaged 1.60 points a night over 221 games, scoring 0.59 goals and adding 1.01 assists with 4.2 shots and 0.44 power-play points a game. He logs 22:26 a night, second on the club at 4:04 of power-play time.

His underlying play grades 99 out of 100 among forwards, measuring shots, scoring chances and ice time. His 4:04 of power-play time a night opens up for Danil Gushchin or Ryan Johansen. Bench MacKinnon in all formats until he is cleared to return.

Cale Makar

Makar cannot score from the press box. His three-game week drops to zero for as long as he is out. He has averaged 1.17 points a night over 216 games, scoring 0.35 goals and adding 0.81 assists with 2.8 shots, 0.43 power-play points and 1.3 blocks a game. He logs 24:46 a night, first on the club at 4:12 of power-play time.

His underlying play grades 98 out of 100 among defensemen, measuring shots, scoring chances and ice time. His 4:12 of power-play time a night opens up for Devon Toews or Noah Juulsen. Bench Makar in all formats until he is cleared to return.

What to do

• Bench Nathan MacKinnon until he is cleared to play.

• Bench Cale Makar until he is cleared to play.

• Stream Devon Toews or Noah Juulsen if you need a defenseman for a three-game week.

• Stream Danil Gushchin or Ryan Johansen if you need a forward for a three-game week.

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