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Kadri (finger) is expected to be ready for Game 1 vs. Los Angeles.

Kadri missed the final five games of the regular season with a finger injury but the Avalanche expect him to be ready for Game 1 of the postseason. Kadri picked up nine points (4G / 5A) in 16 games after being acquired by the Avalanche.

Nazem Kadri
Polin is expected to draw back into Colorado's lineup vs. Seattle on Thursday.

Entering their final game of the regular season, the Avalanche will likely rest some of their key players, resulting in several call-ups from the Colorado Eagles (AHL), including Polin. The 26-year-old Polin has spent most of the season in the AHL, where he has 21 points (10G / 11A) in 45 games with the Eagles.

Jason Polin
Barre-Boulet is expected to draw back into Colorado's lineup vs. Seattle on Thursday.

Entering their final game of the regular season, the Avalanche will likely rest some of their key players, resulting in several call-ups from the Colorado Eagles (AHL), including Barre-Boulet. The 28-year-old Barre-Boulet has been exception with the Eagles this season, scoring 70 points (26G / 44A) in 69 games.

Alex Barré-Boulet
Toews (rest) is expected to draw back into Colorado's lineup vs. Seattle on Thursday.

Toews had the night off in Colorado's previous game, but he will suit up for their season finale on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken. The 31-year-old Toews has missed some time due to injuries this season, partly resulting in his decline in offensive totals. With 24 points (3G / 21A) through 67 games, he will finish the season with his lowest offensive output since his 18-point season as a rookie with the New York Islanders in 2018-19.

Devon Toews
Nelson (rest) is expected to draw back into Colorado's lineup vs. Seattle on Thursday.

Nelson had the night off in Colorado's previous game, but he will suit up for their season finale on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken. The 34-year-old Nelson's first full season in Colorado has been a success, scoring 65 points (33G / 32A) through 80 games.

Brock Nelson
MacKinnon (rest) will be out vs. Seattle on Thursday.

Entering their final game of the regular season, the Avalanche will rest some key players, including Nathan MacKinnon. The 30-year-old MacKinnon ends the 2025-26 season by reaching the 100-point plateau for the fourth consecutive year, ending with 127 points (53G / 47A) in 80 games. That said, MacKinnon's dominance wavered in the final weeks of the season as games lacked importance, scoring only seven points (4G / 3A) in his last eight contests.

Nathan MacKinnon
Necas (rest) will be out vs. Seattle on Thursday.

Entering their final game of the regular season, the Avalanche will rest some key players, including Martin Necas. The 27-year-old Czech forward recorded an assist in the final minutes on Colorado's previous game, helping him reach the 100-point plateau for the first time in his career (38G / 62A).

Martin Necas
Wedgewood will start vs. Seattle on Thursday.

It's unclear which goalie will be in Colorado's crease to start the postseason, but the more consistent Wedgewood will tend the twine in their final game of the season. The 33-year-old Wedgewood was excellent in his previous outing, saving 30 of 31 shots (.968 SV%) in a 2-1 shootout win over the Edmonton Oilers. Since mid-March, Wedgewood has an outstanding 1.22 GAA and .947 SV% in his last seven games (5-1-1). The Avalanche enter Thursday's contest as -174 home favourites against a Seattle Kraken team that was defeated 4-1 by the Vegas Golden Knights last night.

Scott Wedgewood
Polin has been recalled from the Colorado Eagles (AHL).

Entering their final game of the regular season, the Avalanche will likely rest some of their key players, resulting in several call-ups from the Colorado Eagles (AHL), including Barre-Boulet. The 26-year-old Polin has spent most of the season in the AHL, where he has 21 points (10G / 11A) in 45 games with the Eagles.

Jason Polin
Barre-Boulet has been recalled from the Colorado Eagles (AHL).

Entering their final game of the regular season, the Avalanche will likely rest some of their key players, resulting in several call-ups from the Colorado Eagles (AHL), including Barre-Boulet. The 28-year-old Barre-Boulet has been exception with the Eagles this season, scoring 70 points (26G / 44A) in 69 games.

Alex Barré-Boulet