In a highly anticipated matchup between the Colorado Avalanche and the Tampa Bay Lightning, reminiscent of their previous Stanley Cup final clash, MacKinnon encountered what appeared to be a significant injury during the second period.
As a swift pass sailed across the ice, a Tampa defender deflected the puck, unintentionally striking MacKinnon in the face.
While many players might have fallen to the ice in such a situation, MacKinnon remained upright, displaying his grit as he made his way towards the Avalanche locker room for necessary repairs.