This is the kind of night that hurts a fantasy roster. Colorado lost its two biggest stars about a minute apart on Thursday night in Ottawa, and we still do not know if either one can play Saturday in Montreal.
MacKinnon hurt by Zub's stick
Nathan MacKinnon left the game in the second period, with 8:15 left, after Artem Zub caught him with a stick near the hip. He did not return. That is a tough break for poolers, as MacKinnon has 30 points in 20 games this season, with 10 goals and 20 assists.
Makar hurt on a non-contact play a minute later
Cale Makar followed his teammate to the dressing room about a minute later, on a non-contact play. He did not return either. The star defenceman has 23 points in 19 games, with 5 goals and 18 assists, and he runs Colorado's power play.
Colorado confirmed during the game that neither player would return on Thursday night. Ottawa went on to win 4 to 3 in overtime, with two goals from Shane Pinto, including the winner.
No update yet for Saturday in Montreal
Coach Jared Bednar had no update on either player after the game and was not sure they would be available on Saturday, when the Avalanche visit the 
Canadiens in Montreal. Both players are still travelling with the team, according to the Denver Post.
What it means for your pool
Do not drop MacKinnon or Makar. If you have an open spot on your injured list, that is where they belong while we wait for news. Check Colorado's lineup on Saturday before the game in Montreal, and watch for news out of Friday's practice.
If either one has to miss time, Martin Necas, Gabriel Landeskog and Artturi Lehkonen should see more ice time up front. Devon Toews would also take on a bigger role on the blue line and on the power play.
Sources
The facts in this article come from Colorado Hockey Now, Sportskeeda, the Denver Post and the NHL API player pages.
