Nathan MacKinnon collision injures Connor Ingram as Jared Bednar says he "doesn't care"
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Daniel Lucente
Mar 11, 2026 (8:54)
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Photo credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
Sportsnet and Elliotte Friedman had it first, Nathan MacKinnon was tossed after crashing into Connor Ingram, and the Edmonton Oilers cashed the chaos.
That mattered because Edmonton did not blink. Connor McDavid finished the answer with a third-period power-play winner in a 4-3 Oilers win.
MacKinnon came in with 43-61-104, second in NHL points, and Colorado still looked dangerous even without him. That is what made Edmonton's response feel heavier than one wild call.
Connor Ingram, 28, left hurt after the collision, and Friedman reported he was cut. Tristan Jarry jumped in cold and survived the final push after sitting for roughly two hours.
Jarry's part matters. Edmonton traded for the 30-year-old in December, taking on his $5.375 million cap hit through 2027-28 because it needed steadier work between the pipes.
"I really don't give a crap if their goalie's hurt. That's on their D-men, not on our guy."
- Jared Bednar
- Jared Bednar
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins drove the middle of this game with two goals. He is up to 17-33-50 in 56 games, and Edmonton needed every bit of that support scoring.
Nathan MacKinnon gave Edmonton the opening
Oilers fans have seen too many nights slip when the temperature rises, so this one felt different, sharper, and honestly a little overdue.
The best part was not outrage from Colorado. It was Edmonton staying on script while the Avalanche burned time and emotion complaining.
McDavid is now at 36-74-110, and his winner was classic Oilers hockey, quick puck movement, one opening, game over. That is the fit that travels into spring.
Jared Bednar can hate the call, and Greg Wyshynski's report made that clear. From Edmonton's side, the crease finally looked protected, and the bench looked ready for the moment.
The Oilers are 32-25-8 now, and Colorado fell to 43-11-9. Edmonton gets Dallas on Thursday, and this felt like a needed reminder that ugly wins still count.
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