Roy (upper-body) will not play in Pittsburgh on Tuesday.
Roy was a surprise scratch on Tuesday, with the Avalanche not announcing his absence prior to warmups. We should get an update on his status ahead of Colorado's game in Winnipeg on Thursday.
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Bardakov is expected to be a healthy scratch in Pittsburgh on Tuesday.
With Logan O'Connor (hip) and Ross Colton (upper body) drawing in Colorado's lineup on Tuesday, Gavin Brindley and Zakhar Bardakov will be healthy scratches. The 25-year-old Bardakov is averaging 7:05 time-on-ice and has 10 points (1G / 9A) in 55 games this season.
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Brindley is expected to be a healthy scratch vs. Piitsburgh on Tuesday.
With Logan O'Connor (hip) and Ross Colton (upper body) drawing in Colorado's lineup on Tuesday, Gavin Brindley and Zakhar Bardakov will be healthy scratches. The 21-year-old Brindley is averaging 9:33 time-on-ice and has 13 points (6G / 7A) in 56 games this season.
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Wedgewood will start Tuesday in Pittsburgh.
Wedgewood has been excellent lately for the Avalanche and will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 33-year-old Wedgewood saved 17 of 18 shots in his most recent outing (.944 SV%), a 2-1 shootout loss to the Dallas Stars. Since returning from the Olympic break, Wedgewood has an outstanding 1.65 GAA and .935 SV% in seven appearances (5-1-1). Colorado enters Tuesday's contest as a -154 road favourite against a Penguins team that is 3-1-1 in its last five games.
O'Connor (hip) will make his season debut in Pittsburgh on Tuesday.
O'Connor underwent hip surgery last June and has yet to play this season. He started practicing two weeks ago and will make his season debut on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 29-year-old O'Connor has been a reliable bottom-six forward for several seasons with Colorado. He has 21 points (10G / 11A) in 80 games last season.
Nashville has signed Fedor Svechkov to a two-year extension worth $1.25 million AAV ($2.5M total).
Svechkov, currently in his second NHL season, was the 19th-overall pick of the Predators in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 22-year-old forward is averaging 11:56 time-on-ice and has 13 points (3G / 10A) in 58 games this season.
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Ivan will be a healthy scratch on Sunday.
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Blackwood will start vs. Washington on Sunday.
Landeskog (lower body) will return to the lineup vs. Washington on Sunday.
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Blackwood will start in Chicago on Friday.
Blackwood has struggled immensely in recent games, but he will get a chance to redeem himself on Friday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 29-year-old goalie allowed four goals on 15 shots (.733 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 7-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. He has an ugly 4.58 GAA and .791 SV% in his last four games (1-3-0). That said, Colorado enters Friday's contest as enormous -321 road favourites against a Blackhawks team that played last night and defeated the Minnesota Wild 2-1.
The Avalanche recalled Ivan from the Colorado Eagles (AHL) on Wednesday.
Ivan has played in just seven NHL games this season, but is expected to draw into the Avalanche lineup on Wednesday night. He has seven goals and 12 assists in 55 AHL games this season.
Nashville has signed Zachary L'Heureux to a two-year contract worth $1.75 Million ($875,000 AAV).
L'Heureux didn't make his Predators' season debut until after the Olympic break, but has been a lineup regular since, ultimately earning himself a two-year contract extension. The 22-year-old forward is averaging 11:51 time-on-ice, recording one goal and 19 hits in 10 games.
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Wedgewood will start Wednesday vs. the Stars.
Wedgewood will need to forget his performance in Monday's embarrassing 7-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, allowing three goals on five shots (.400 SV%), as he returns to the crease on Wednesday in a pivotal Central Division clash with the Dallas Stars. Before Monday's poor outing, the 33-year-old Wedgewood was excelling since returning from the Olympic break, posting an outstanding 1.26 GAA and .954 SV% in five appearances (5-0-0), including saving all 10 shots he faced in a relief performance in a 5-4 shootout win over Dallas two weeks ago. The Avalanche enter Wednesday's contest as -141 home favourites against a Stars team coming off of their first regulation loss in 16 games (14-1-1).
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Wedgewood is expected to start vs. Dallas on Wednesday.
Wedgewood will need to forget his performance in Monday's embarrassing 7-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, allowing three goals on five shots (.400 SV%), as he returns to the crease on Wednesday in a pivotal Central Division clash with the Dallas Stars. Before Monday's poor outing, the 33-year-old Wedgewood was excelling since returning from the Olympic break, posting an outstanding 1.26 GAA and .954 SV% in five appearances (5-0-0), including saving all 10 shots he faced in a relief performance in a 5-4 shootout win over Dallas two weeks ago. The Avalanche enter Wednesday's contest as -141 home favourites against a Stars team coming off of their first regulation loss in 16 games (14-1-1).
O'Connor (hip) will travel with Colorado on their road trip and has a chance to return.
O'Connor underwent hip surgery last June and has yet to play this season. He started practicing last week and could be targeting a return during Colorado's upcoming four-game road trip. The 29-year-old O'Connor has been a reliable bottom-six forward for several seasons with Colorado. He has 21 points (10G / 11A) in 80 games last season.
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Wedgewood will start vs. Pittsburgh on Monday.
With Mackenzie Blackwood struggling in recent games, Colorado relied a bit more heavily on Wedgewood, who will return to the crease on Monday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 32-year-old Wedgewood saved 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 5-1 win over the Seattle Kraken. Since returning from the Olympic break, Wedgewood has a dazzling 1.26 GAA and .954 SV% in five appearances (5-0-0). The Avalanche enter Monday's contest as significant -223 home favourites against a Penguins team that will welcome Evgeni Malkin back into the lineup from a five-game suspension.
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Wedgewood is in the starter's crease at Colorado's morning skate.
With Mackenzie Blackwood struggling in recent games, Colorado relied a bit more heavily on Wedgewood, who will return to the crease on Monday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 32-year-old Wedgewood saved 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 5-1 win over the Seattle Kraken. Since returning from the Olympic break, Wedgewood has a dazzling 1.26 GAA and .954 SV% in five appearances (5-0-0). The Avalanche enter Monday's contest as significant -223 home favourites against a Penguins team that will welcome Evgeni Malkin back into the lineup from a five-game suspension.
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Blackwood will start in Winnipeg on Saturday.
Colorado has signed Gustav Stjernberg to a two-year, entry-level contract.
Stjernberg is an undrafted 23-year-old defenseman that has earned himself an entry-level contract after wrapping up collegiate hockey career. He had 10 points (6G / 4A) in 25 games with Bowling Green State University this season.
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Wedgewood will start in Seattle on Thursday.
Mackenzie Blackwood has allowed eight goals on 35 shots (.771 SV%) in his last two games, paving the way for Scott Wedgewood to tend the twine on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken. The 33-year-old Wedgewood has been a pleasant surprise for Colorado all season, but has been exceptionally impressive since returning from the Olympic break, posting a stellar 1.33 GAA and .951 SV% in four games (4-0-0). Colorado enters the action on Thursday as sizable -208 road favourites against a Seattle team on a three-game losing streak (0-3-0).