Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, five days removed from sustaining a broken nose and a concussion against Boston, visited with teammates and support staff before an optional practice at Ball Arena on Monday.
MacKinnon, who is pegged to miss three games — plus this weekend’s All-Star Game in which he was selected the Central Division captain — has not yet resumed physical activity. He will not travel to Las Vegas for any ASG festivities.
Avs coach Jared Bednar was in a meeting during MacKinnon’s visit.
“The guys said he was in good spirits. He’s feeling a little bit better.