Colorado Avalanche Coach Jared Bednar Suffers Facial Fractures from Puck During Game
Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar was hospitalized after a puck struck him in the face during a game against the Las Vegas Golden Knights. He sustained facial fractures and a corneal abrasion but is expected to recover fully without surgery. Bednar will miss the team's upcoming road trip, with assistant coaches taking over.
washingtontimes.comColorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar was struck in the side of the head by a loose puck during a game against the Las Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday. The incident occurred when a Golden Knights forward attempted to bank the puck off the side boards but overshot, causing it to bounce off players on the Avalanche bench and hit Bednar.
He retired to the dressing room and did not return to the game.
Bednar was taken to a hospital, where he was fully alert and conscious. A CT scan confirmed facial fractures and a corneal abrasion. The Avalanche stated that Bednar will not require surgery and is expected to make a full recovery.
Injury Details and Recovery The Avalanche announced that Bednar will miss the team's upcoming two-game road trip to Edmonton and Calgary due to his injuries.
Assistant coaches Nolan Pratt and Dave Hakstol will lead the team in his absence. All sources confirm the injuries and expected recovery timeline.
Story Timeline
5 events- Post-game, Saturday
Avalanche announced Bednar's injuries and road trip absence.
3 sourcesThe Independent · nypost.com · washingtontimes.com - Saturday game
Loose puck struck Bednar in the head during Avalanche vs. Golden Knights match.
3 sourcesThe Independent · nypost.com · washingtontimes.com - Saturday, during game
Golden Knights forward overshot puck bank, hitting Avalanche bench.
1 sourceThe Independent - Saturday evening
Bednar underwent CT scan at hospital and was confirmed alert.
1 sourceThe Independent - Saturday, overtime
Golden Knights won 3-2, securing playoff spot.
1 sourceThe Independent
Potential Impact
- 01
Bednar returns to coaching after recovery period.
- 02
Assistant coaches Nolan Pratt and Dave Hakstol lead team on road trip.
- 03
Golden Knights secure playoff position from the win.
- 04
NHL teams review bench safety protocols following incident.
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