MacKinnon ruled out after big collision with Hall
Colorado Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon won't return to Wednesday's contest against the Boston Bruins after colliding with forward Taylor Hall during the opening period, the team announced.
Hall knocked the shaft of MacKinnon's stick with his shoulder as the center tried to exit the zone, hitting him in the face and causing him to fall hard to the ice.
Nathan MacKinnon left the ice after a big hit from Taylor Hall.
- Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) January 27, 2022
In the end, Hall received a two-minute penalty for interference. pic.twitter.com/dVIn1etL8W
The 26-year-old was bloodied on the play but managed to skate off on his own. Referees initially charged Hall with a five-minute penalty. However, they ended up handing the 30-year-old a two-minute infraction for interference following a review.
A major penalty can't be rescinded and can only be reduced to a lesser penalty of the same infraction, according to Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli.
MacKinnon has recorded nine goals and 34 assists in 30 games this season.
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