BREAKING: Scary scene leaves Colorado Avalanches star injured

The injury occurred when Makar was pushed from behind by Sabres' forward Kyle Okoposo, sending him crashing into the boards.

The entire arena fell silent as Makar remained down on the ice, clearly in pain.

However, the drama didn't end there. Makar's teammate and one of the NHL's brightest stars, Nathan MacKinnon, took exception to the hit on his fellow player.

Without hesitation, MacKinnon engaged in an intense altercation with the Sabres' players, particularly targeting Okposo. Despite the severity of the situation, the referees chose not to call a penalty on the play, a decision that left fans and the Avalanche bench stunned.

MacKinnon's actions led to a rare 10-minute misconduct penalty, as he was defending his fallen teammate, even though the referees missed the initial infraction. The incident highlights the physicality and intensity that can arise in NHL games, as players look out for one another on the ice.

As fans eagerly await updates on Cale Makar's condition, this unexpected sequence of events is a reminder of the unpredictable nature of professional hockey.