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Wedgewood was in the starter's crease at Saturday's morning skate.
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Lehkonen (illness) is expected to return on Saturday in Edmonton.
Lehkonen has been absent from the last two games but could return to the lineup on Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 28-year-old Lehkonen has been tremendous lately, tallying 13 points (8G / 5A) in his last 12 games.
Lehkonen (illness) will miss Tuesday's game vs. Calgary.
Lehkonen has been absent from the last two practices and will not play against the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night. The 28-year-old Lehkonen has been tremendous lately, tallying 13 points (8G / 5A) in his last 12 games. Valeri Nichushkin is expected to take Lehkonen's spot on the top powerplay unit.
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Beckman will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday vs. Arizona.
Beckman played the last three games for Minnesota but will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday. The 22-year-old has one point (0G / 1A), four hits, and two blocks in three games.
Lehkonen (illness) missed practice on Sunday but will travel with the team for their upcoming road trip.
The Avalanche announced O'Connor is set to undergo season-ending hip surgery.
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Wedgewood led the Stars onto the ice for warmups.
Schwartz is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.
Suspension
Kelly has been suspended for two games for a hit to the head on the Kings' Andreas Englund.
Kelly will be sidelined for two games after his hit on Englund in Thursday's game in Los Angeles. Kelly will be eligible to return from his suspension for next Thursday's game in Columbus.
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Beckman is expected to draw back into Minnesota's lineup on Thursday in Arizona.
With Marcus Johansson being placed on IR due to a lower-body injury, Beckman has been recalled from Iowa (AHL) and is expected to draw into the lineup on Thursday. Beckman was Minnesota's 75th overall pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft but has been limited to only 12 career NHL games. In 48 games with the Iowa Wild, Beckman has 29 points (16G / 13A).
Beckman has been recalled from Iowa (AHL) on Thursday.
With Marcus Johansson being placed on IR due to a lower-body injury, Beckman has been recalled from Iowa (AHL). Beckman was Minnesota's 75th overall pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft but has been limited to only 12 career NHL games. In 48 games with the Iowa Wild, Beckman has 29 points (16G / 13A).
Manson (lower body) was a full participant in the morning skate but is a game-time decision on Wednesday vs. Detroit.
Caleb Jones entered the Avalanche lineup on Monday, replacing Manson, who could return from a lower-body injury on Wednesday against the Detroit Red Wings. Manson has gone without a point in 12 straight games but has tallied a whopping 31 hits over that time.
O'Connor (lower body) is out on Wednesday vs. Detroit.
O'Connor played 11:51 time-on-ice in Monday's 5-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks but will not play against the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday. The 27-year-old O'Conner has 25 points (13G / 12A) in 57 games this season but has been held off the scoresheet in seven straight.
O'Connor (maintenance) missed practice Tuesday and will be a game-time decision vs. Detroit on Wednesday.
O'Connor played 11:51 time-on-ice in Monday's 5-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks and will be a game-time decision against the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday. The 27-year-old O'Conner has 25 points (13G / 12A) in 57 games this season but has been held off the scoresheet in seven straight.
Manson (lower-body) will not play against the Blackhawks on Monday.
Caleb Jones will enter the Avalanche lineup on Monday, replacing Manson, who is out due to a lower-body injury. Manson has gone without a point in 12 straight games but has tallied a whopping 31 hits over that time.
Manson (lower body) is doubtful to play on Monday vs. Chicago.
Caleb Jones could enter the Avalanche lineup on Monday, replacing Manson, who is doubtful due to a lower-body injury. Manson has gone without a point in 12 straight games but has tallied a whopping 31 hits over that time.
Colorado has traded Kurtis MacDermid to New Jersey for a 2024 seventh-round pick and Zakhar Bardakov.
Colorado cleared up $775,000 in cap space a week before the trade deadline as they traded Kurtis MacDermid for Zakhar Bardakov and a 2024 seventh-round pick. The Avalanche acquired Bardakov, a 23-year-old winger who was drafted in the 2021 seventh round (203rd overall). He currently skating with SKA St. Petersburg (KHL) and had six goals and 12 points in 51 games with them this season.
Blackwood (undisclosed) has been placed on Injured Reserve.
Blackwood had a perfect game going on Tuesday night, saving all 13 shots he faced, but exited late in the first period with an undisclosed injury in an eventual 7-2 loss to his former club, the New Jersey Devils. The Sharks have not provided a concrete update on Blackwood's status, but he will be out of the lineup for at least the next week as he has been placed on IR. Magnus Chrona has been recalled from the San Jose Baracuda (AHL) to back up Kaapo Kahkonen in the interim.
Blackwood suffered an undisclosed injury on Tuesday and did not return.
Blackwood had a perfect game going, saving all 13 shots he faced, but exited late in the first period on Tuesday with an undisclosed injury in an eventual 7-2 loss to his former club, the New Jersey Devils. The Sharks should provide an update on Blackwood's status ahead of their next game on Thursday against the Anaheim Ducks.
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Blackwood will start on Tuesday vs. New Jersey.
Blackwood will return to the crease on Tuesday night when the Sharks host the New Jersey Devils. Blackwood's season-best four-game winning streak concluded in his last outing when he allowed four goals on 26 shots (.846 SV%) in a 4-0 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.