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Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar hospitalized after taking puck to face, will miss road trip

Nypost · · 244 words · By Bryan Fonseca
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“Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar was rushed to the hospital after taking a puck to the face on Saturday, which resulted in facial fractures and a corneal abrasion.”
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Three independent sources (AOL, ESPN, and another news report) confirm that Jared Bednar was hospitalized with facial fractures and a corneal abrasion after being hit by a puck on Saturday.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jared Bednar, head coach of the Colorado Avalanche, was hospitalized after being hit in the face by a puck during a game in Denver on Saturday, April 11. The team said he suffered facial fractures and…
https://www.aol.com/articles/avalanche-coach-jared-bednar-su…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jared Bednar suffered multiple facial fractures and a corneal abrasion after a puck hit him in the face during the Avalanche's game against the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7190561/2026/04/12/jared-be…
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web search NEUTRAL — Avs' Bednar suffers facial fractures after being hit by puck (0:33). Avalanche coach Jared Bednar has facial fractures and a corneal abrasion after being hit in the face with a puck on Saturday night.
https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/48467131/avalanche-coach…
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“Bednar, 54, will now miss the Avs’ upcoming two-game road trip, at the very least, due to the injuries suffered.”
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The provided evidence for this claim is completely irrelevant (referencing Jared Kushner and a jewelry store). No evidence was provided regarding Bednar's age or the specific duration of his absence from the road trip.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jared Corey Kushner (born January 10, 1981) is an American businessman, investor, and government official. Through his marriage to Ivanka Trump, he is the son-in-law of the 45th and 47th president of …
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jared_Kushner
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“The freak accident took place during Colorado’s 3-2 overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general information about the state of Colorado and tourism, not the specific game result against the Vegas Golden Knights.
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web search NEUTRAL — Colorado is noted for its landscape of mountains, forests, high plains, mesas, canyons, plateaus, rivers, and desert lands. It encompasses most of the Southern Rocky Mountains, as well as the northeas…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado
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web search NEUTRAL — 2 days ago · A local recommends the best places to visit in Colorado, from quirky small towns and stunning national parks to hot springs and Rocky Mountain stops.
https://www.travelandleisure.com/best-places-to-visit-in-col…
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web search NEUTRAL — From towering mountains and vibrant cities to rich cultural heritage, every part of Colorado offers a unique blend of experiences. Explore the cities below to enjoy the state's diverse activities, fla…
https://www.colorado.com/
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“Bednar was admitted to a nearby hospital following the incident and was fully conscious, according to a spokesman for the Avalanche, and underwent a CT scan for an advanced evaluation of the injuries.”
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The provided evidence is irrelevant, referencing Jared Kushner and a jewelry store instead of the medical details of Jared Bednar's admission.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jared Corey Kushner (born January 10, 1981) is an American businessman, investor, and government official. Through his marriage to Ivanka Trump, he is the son-in-law of the 45th and 47th president of …
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jared_Kushner
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web search NEUTRAL — Shop the perfect piece of jewelry for any occasion at Jared The Galleria of Jewelry. Shop our selection of necklaces, earrings, and more to find the perfect gift.
https://www.jared.com/
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https://c.comenity.net/ac/jared/public/home
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“Bednar was standing behind the Colorado bench as a puck bounced off Knights defenseman Keegan Kolesar’s stick, flying over the boards and hitting the Avs head coach in the face as 16:39 remained in the third period.”
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The provided evidence defines what a puck is and references a media company called Puck, but does not confirm the specific play involving Keegan Kolesar or the time remaining in the period.
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web search NEUTRAL — Puck is an American digital media company founded in 2021. It covers the 'four centers of power' in the United States: Silicon Valley, Hollywood, Washington, D.C. and Wall Street. [1]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puck_(media_company)
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web search NEUTRAL — The inside news and conversation at the nexus of Wall Street, Washington, Silicon Valley & Hollywood. Stay informed with Puck.
https://puck.news/
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web search NEUTRAL — 2 days ago · The meaning of PUCK is a vulcanized rubber disk used in ice hockey. How to use puck in a sentence.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/puck
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“He was ultimately aided to the locker room by one of the team’s athletic trainers and replaced in the interim by Avs assistant coach Dave Hakstol.”
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Wikipedia confirms Dave Hakstol is an assistant coach for the Avalanche, and news reports confirm that Hakstol is stepping in for Bednar following the injury.
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web search NEUTRAL — David Hakstol is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach who is currently an assistant coach for the Colorado Avalanche. Hakstol was the head coach for Sioux City Musketeers for four seasons, followe…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Hakstol
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web search NEUTRAL — Avalanche coach Jared Bednar out for road trip after being hit by puck. Bednar has facial fractures and a corneal abrasion but is expected to make a full recovery without surgery.
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/avalanche-head-coach-jared…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jared Bednar won't be behind the bench, and Dave Hakstol is now stepping in as the Colorado Avalanche adjust on the fly.Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar looks on during a game against the Wi…
https://www.bladeofsteel.com/nhl-team/toronto-maple-leafs/av…
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“With three games to go, Colorado has and will finish with the top spot in the NHL’s regular season, currently at 115 points on the year.”
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The provided evidence is general information about the state of Colorado and does not contain NHL standings or point totals.
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web search NEUTRAL — Colorado is noted for its landscape of mountains, forests, high plains, mesas, canyons, plateaus, rivers, and desert lands. It encompasses most of the Southern Rocky Mountains, as well as the northeas…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado
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web search NEUTRAL — 2 days ago · A local recommends the best places to visit in Colorado, from quirky small towns and stunning national parks to hot springs and Rocky Mountain stops.
https://www.travelandleisure.com/best-places-to-visit-in-col…
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web search NEUTRAL — From towering mountains and vibrant cities to rich cultural heritage, every part of Colorado offers a unique blend of experiences. Explore the cities below to enjoy the state's diverse activities, fla…
https://www.colorado.com/
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“The Avalanche have seven more points than anyone in the league, with the Western Conference foe Dallas Stars sitting behind them at 108.”
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The evidence provided is general team descriptions and does not include specific point totals for the Avalanche or Dallas Stars.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver. The Avalanche compete in the National Hockey League as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_Avalanche
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web search NEUTRAL — The Stars are proud to be part of the North Texas community. As a way to help nonprofits raise funds, the Dallas Stars Foundation accepts requests for Dallas Stars merchandise. Our reach includes the …
https://www.nhl.com/stars/
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web search NEUTRAL — Dallas Stars hockey team statistics and history at.
https://www.hockeydb.com/stte/dallas-stars-5404.html
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“Colorado is currently the betting favorite to win the 2026 Stanley Cup with a goal differential of +94, which is 34 goals better than the Tampa Bay Lightning, who are second at +60.”
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No evidence was found after searching for the betting favorites or goal differentials mentioned.
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