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Avs Coach Bednar Hospitalized After Puck Injury

4/14/2026

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  • Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar was hospitalized after a puck struck him during a game with the Las Vegas Golden Knights, which the Avalanche lost 3-2 in overtime.
  • Las Vegas Golden Knights winger Keegan Kolesar's shot caused facial fractures and a corneal abrasion.
  • Bednar remained alert during evaluation.
  • Bednar will miss the two-game road trip as Nolan Pratt (Avalanche assistant coach) and Dave Hakstol (Avalanche assistant coach) take over.