Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar will be taking a temporary break from the bench, as he will not coach the team for the next two games. The reason behind his absence is a painful one - Bednar was recently hit by a puck during a game, leaving him with an undisclosed injury. The incident occurred during a routine practice session, highlighting the risks that coaches face on the ice. As the Avalanche look to bounce back from a recent slump, they will be relying on their experienced assistant coaches to lead the team in Bednar's stead.

Bednar won’t coach Avalanche next 2 games after being hit by puck  NHL.com