Colorado Avalanche defenceman Jacob MacDonald is “alert, responsive and has full movement,” the team said Sunday, after he left the ice on a stretcher following a hit from Florida Panthers forward Ryan Lomberg.
The Avalanche, when providing their update on MacDonald’s well-being, said he was undergoing further evaluation at Ball Arena in Colorado. The full extent of his injuries are not known at this time.
Jacob MacDonald left tonight’s game after taking a hit in the second period. He is alert, responsive and has full movement. He is currently undergoing further evaluation at Ball Arena.
— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) December 13, 2021
The play MacDonald was injured on occurred in the second period. With 2:15 remaining in the frame, MacDonald was attempting to play the puck along the left boards when Lomberg connected with a hard hit, sending MacDonald to the ice.
No penalty was assessed on the play.
MacDonald has played in seven games for Colorado this season.
