Nathan MacKinnon's Health a Concern as Avalanche Fall to Lightning in Game 3 In a rollercoaster of a night for the Colorado Avalanche, the team received a much-needed boost with the return of defenseman Cale Makar, who had been sidelined with an injury. However, the good news was tempered by a scare involving star forward Nathan MacKinnon, who left the game in the third period with an undisclosed issue. Despite these challenges, the Avalanche still managed to fall to the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 3 of their playoff series, leaving fans worried about the team's depth and resilience. As the series shifts back to Colorado, the Avalanche will be looking to bounce back and even the score.
Avalanche get defenseman Cale Makar back, survive scare with Nathan MacKinnon, and still lose Game 3 KOAA News 5
