MacKinnon Leaves With Knee Issue, Avalanche Hold Their Breath

Nathan MacKinnon’s knee injury is exactly the kind of news that makes a playoff series feel a lot bigger in a hurry. One awkward moment can turn a night into an entire front-office stress test, and teams always know when a star is laboring even before the reports catch up. Colorado is left waiting for clarity on its most important player, and that is not a place any contender wants to be.