Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar is facing a tough decision as his team trails the series 3-0 against their playoff opponents. With star forward Nathan MacKinnon dealing with an injury, Bednar has hinted that the Avalanche will take a cautious approach to his return, potentially limiting his playing time to avoid further exacerbating the issue. MacKinnon's status is crucial to Colorado's chances of mounting a comeback, as the 29-year-old center is one of the team's top scorers and a key component of their offense. By taking a limited approach to MacKinnon's return, Bednar is trying to balance the need to get his star player back on the ice with the risk of further injury and an early playoff exit.
Bednar: Avalanche will take a limited Nathan MacKinnon as Colorado trails 3-0 News4JAX
