Puck Deflected Off Stick Strikes Avalanche Coach Jared Bednar

During the Vegas Golden Knights' 3-2 overtime victory against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday, a puck flew off the stick of defenseman Keegan Kolesar and struck Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar in the face. The incident occurred with 16:39 remaining in the third period while Bednar was standing behind the bench. Bednar was taken to a local hospital for a CT scan and further evaluation, though team spokespersons reported he remained fully alert and conscious.