Nathan MacKinnon (knee) will miss the team's next two games.

MacKinnon (knee) will miss the team's next two games.

Analysis:

The Avalanche have dropped the last two contests with both Mackinnon and Matt Duchene (knee) sidelined, diminishing the team's playoff chances. The two stars will be sidelined for at least the next two contests as well, hurting the chances further and likely impacting fantasy owners currently in the playoffs. The updated timetable moves a potential return date back to Friday at the earliest, but expect more updates on his status during the week.