"Bednar was taken to a hospital after being hit by a puck on his right cheek during a 3-2 overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. A team spokesperson said at the time that Bednar was fully alert and conscious and went to the hospital for a CT scan and further evaluation."
"It's certainly a little unnerving. It's scary when the pucks are flying in there. It happens all the time, and unfortunate tonight, so it takes a little second to sort of recalibrate and then get back to it."
"Colorado, with 115 points, clinched the top overall seed for the postseason Thursday night. The playoffs begin next weekend."
Coach Jared Bednar of the Colorado Avalanche sustained facial fractures and a corneal abrasion after being hit by a puck during a game. He will not join the team on their road trip to western Canada but is expected to recover without surgery. Assistants Nolan Pratt and Dave Hakstol will coach the team in his absence. Bednar was alert after the incident and taken to the hospital for evaluation. The Avalanche have already clinched the top seed for the postseason.
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