Jared Bednar, head coach of the Colorado Avalanche, has been hospitalized after suffering facial fractures when he was hit in the face by a stray puck during an overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. As a result of the injury, he will miss the upcoming two-game road trip. The Avalanche confirmed that Bednar is alert but has been taken to the hospital for further evaluation. This incident comes amidst a challenging stretch for the team, further complicating their efforts as they head toward the playoffs.