from Kyle Fredrickson of the Denver Gazette,

Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar will miss at least the next two games with a head injury stemming from an unpenalized collision with Penguins forward Jeff Carter.

Makar did not participate in morning skate Thursday ahead of a Stanley Cup rematch against Tampa Bay at Amalie Arena. Coach Jared Bednar said Makar has left the team’s current road trip and will not play against the Lightning or Saturday against the Panthers.

Makar, who crumbled to the ice Tuesday after Carter’s right shoulder brushed his head, returned to the game and spoke with reporters after passing concussion protocol. But Makar’s condition worsened in the following days.

“All (head injuries) are different,” Bednar said. “He passes a test, feels good, wants to go out back and play. Everything looks good as he gets evaluated during the game. But the next morning, he didn’t feel very well. He obviously hasn’t been on the ice in the last couple of days. So, we’ve got to give him some time.”

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