"The heart-stopping moment came as the Avalanche hosted the Las Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night. Early in the third period of the game, Knights winger Keegan Kolesar and Avalanche center Jack Drury were fighting for the puck near the Avalanche bench."
"A report from The Associated Press detailed the extent of Bednar's injuries, adding: The team said Sunday that Bednar had facial fractures and a corneal abrasion but is expected to make a full recovery without surgery."
"Bednar was taken to a hospital after being hit with a puck on his right cheek during a 3-2 overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. A team spokesperson said at the time Bednar was fully alert and conscious and went to the hospital for a CT scan and further evaluation."
Jared Bednar, coach of the Colorado Avalanche, sustained facial fractures and a corneal abrasion after being struck by a puck during a game. The incident occurred in the third period while the Avalanche faced the Las Vegas Golden Knights. Bednar was escorted to the locker room and did not return, leaving assistant coaches in charge. He was taken to a hospital for evaluation but is expected to recover fully without surgery. Bednar will miss the final two games of the regular season.
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