Schwartz (rest) is expected to be back in the Kraken lineup on Tuesday.
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Schwartz (rest) will not play Monday in Arizona.
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Francouz will start Sunday in Anaheim.
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Blackwood led the Devils onto the ice for warmups.
Makar (lower-body) travelled to Los Angeles but remains questionable to play Saturday.
Cale Makar will miss his second straight game Thursday vs. San Jose (Undisclosed).
Makar has 17 goals, 49 assists, 176 SOG, 30 PIMs and a +16 plus/minus through 60 games this season but will miss his second straight game Thursday vs. San Jose. The Avalanche will be going with the same lineup they had in their victory over San Jose on Tuesday.
Makar (undisclosed) is not on the ice for warmups; will not play Tuesday in San Jose.
Cale Makar will be a game-time decision Tuesday vs. San Jose (undisclosed).
Makar has 17 goals, 49 assists, 176 SOG, 30 PIMs and a +16 plus/minus through 60 games this season but will be a game-time decision as Colorado takes on San Jose Tuesday. It is unclear the reason why Makar is out but head coach Jarred Bednar did mention "a couple of guys will be out tonight".
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Wedgewood will start Monday vs. the Predators.
Wedgewood last started on February 18th due to a lower-body injury and allowed three goals on 36 shots (.917 SV%) for a loss to Columbus in that start. The 30-year-old Stars' backup has been incredibly solid when called upon, with his 7-8-3 record, .913 SV% and 2.92 GAA. He is expected to take on the Nashville Predators, who have won two of their last three games and are 27th in the NHL in goals per game (2.76).
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Wedgewood is in the starter's crease at the Stars morning skate.
Wedgewood last started on February 18th due to a lower-body injury and allowed three goals on 36 shots (.917 SV%) for a loss to Columbus in that start. The 30-year-old Stars' backup has been incredibly solid when called upon, with his 7-8-3 record, .913 SV% and 2.92 GAA. He is expected to take on the Nashville Predators, who have won two of their last three games and are 27th in the NHL in goals per game (2.76).
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Blackwood led the Devils onto the ice for warmups.
The Stars will send Scott Wedgewood (lower-body) to Texas (AHL) on a conditioning stint later this week.
Wedgewood last played on February 18th due to a lower-body injury and has been assigned to Texas (AHL) for a conditioning stint later this week. The 30-year-old Stars' backup will hope to return to Dallas soon to continue to add to his 7-8-3 record, .913 SV% and 2.92 GAA.
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Blackwood led the Devils onto the ice for warmups.
Makar (lower-body) will be back in the Avalanche lineup on Friday.
Makar has missed the Avalanches' previous two games due to a lower-body injury but will draw back into the lineup Friday as Colorado takes on Arizona. The 24-year-old is having a phenomenal season, with 16 goals, 45 assists, 163 SOG, 28 PIMs and a +15 plus/minus through 55 games prior to his injury.
Christian Wolanin has been signed to a two-year, two-way contract extension.
Wolanin has three assists, 16 SOG, four PIMs and a +4 plus/minus through 15 games this season and has signed a two-year, two-way contract extension Thursday. The 28-year-old has 85 career NHL games played, picking up six goals and 17 assists, with a -3 plus/minus.
The Golden Knights have activated Nic Roy (lower-body) from IR.
Roy has been out since February 21st due to a lower-body injury and has been activated from the injury reserve Thursday. The 26-year-old has 11 goals, 14 assists, 76 SOG, 20 PIMs and a +9 plus/minus through 54 games this season prior to his injury.
Kelly will miss the rest of the season with a broken kneecap.
Kelly last played on March 12th but will not miss the remained for the 2022-23 season as he deals with a broken kneecap. The 23-year-old left winger had a goal, three assists, 59 SOG, 37 PIMs and a -9 plus/minus through 55 games played prior to the injury.
Cale Makar is still day-to-day with a lower-body injury and will miss his second straight game Wednesday.
Makar missed the Avalanche's previous game due to a lower-body injury and is "making progress" according to head coach Jared Bednar but will still miss Wednesday's game vs. Pittsburgh as he is still considered out day-to-day. The 24-year-old superstar has been excellent yet again this season, with his 16 goals, 45 assists, 163 SOG, 28 PIMs and +15 plus/minus through 55 games when healthy.
Makar (lower-body) is considered day-to-day; will not play Monday vs. Chicago.
Makar will not play Monday vs. Chicago as he deals with a lower-body injury and is considered day-to-day for now as the Avalanche do not seem overly worried about their superstars' injury. The 24-year-old has been having another fantastic season, with his 16 goals, 61 points, 163 SOG, 28 PIMs and a +15 plus/minus through 55 games prior to the injury.
Hinostroza will be a healthy scratch on Sunday.
