Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar hospitalized after taking puck to the face
|
Tyler Ball
Apr 12, 2026 (0:08)
|
|
Photo credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
Tonight, Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar has reportedly been sent to the hospital after being hit in the face with a puck.
The Colorado Avalanche hosted the Vegas Golden Knights tonight in a high flying matchup between two contenders.
Late in the game, Golden Knights forward Keegan Kolesar was carrying the puck through the neutral zone when he was poke checked on a dump in attempt.
The combination of the dump in and the poke check sent the puck flying into the Avalanche bench.
Unfortunately, the puck flew and hit Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar square in the cheek.
Bednar immediately went to the locker room where he was attended to by trainers.
After the game, reports confirmed that Bednar has been sent to the hospital for further monitoring after the terrifying incident.
Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar hospitalized after being hit by puck
According to reports from an Avalanche team spokesperson, Bednar was taken to the hospital for a CT scan and further evaluation for his injuries.
Jared Bednar took a puck to the right cheek. He’s awake and alert, but will go to a local hospital for some further evaluation and a CT scan, per a team spokesperson
From this statement, it seems Bednar’s hospitalization is just precautionary and that he is in stable condition and relatively good health all things considered.
Hopefully, after all of the necessary tests are given at the hospital, Bednar will be able to re-join the Avalanche and be behind the bench as Colorado get set to host game 1 of the first round.
As more information is provided on Bednar’s health and recovery we will bring all of the latest news.
Also read on HockeyLatest :
Edmonton Oilers miss out on signing Hobey Baker finalist losing him to a conference rival
Edmonton Oilers miss out on signing Hobey Baker finalist losing him to a conference rival