Brayden McNabb injury update: Golden Knights defenseman limps off ice

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb limped off the ice in the first period of Game 2 after a check.

McNabb delivered a hit to Colorado Avalanche defenseman Sam Malinski, whose skate came up and appeared to catch the Vegas player in the leg.

ESPN cameras caught McNabb limping toward the dressing room and unable to put weight on his right leg.

McNabb was not on the bench in the second period, leaving the Golden Knights with five defensemen during the second game of the Western Conference finals.

McNabb had been averaging more than 21 minutes in the playoffs. He had one goal, two assists and 19 penalty minutes in 12 games.

Brayden McNabb has yet to return to Game 2 after leaving in the first period following this hit pic.twitter.com/cZkhtOpaIJ— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) May 23, 2026

The Golden Knights were trailing the Avalanche 1-0 in the second period. Ross Colton scored for the Avalanche in the first period.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Brayden McNabb limps off ice with leg injury after check