MacDonald is expected to draw back into San Jose's lineup on Saturday vs. Columbus.
Colorado Avalanche News
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Wedgewood was in the starter's crease at Saturday's morning skate.
Parise (lower body) will be a game-time decision on Saturday vs. Edmonton.
Parise has been effective since being signed by Coloraod last month but has missed the last three games due to a lower-body injury. The 39-year-old forward has seven points (4G / 3A) in 15 games while averaging 14:15 time-on-ice.
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.
MacDonald (undisclosed) will not play in Thursday's game against the Penguins.
Sharks head coach Dan Quinn stated earlier today that multiple Sharks were dealing with an illness, so that is what's likely holding MacDonald out of the lineup. Kevin Labanc will draw in as the Sharks will be forced to dress 13 forwards and only five defensemen.
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.
Drury (lower-body) will not play against the Flames on Sunday and will be "out for a while." .
Lehkonen (illness) missed practice on Sunday but will travel with the team for their upcoming road trip.
Colton (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.
MacDonald has been recalled from the AHL and will draw into the Sharks lineup on Saturday.
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.
Parise (lower body) will be out on Friday vs. Minnesota and is considered day-to-day.
Parise has been effective since being signed by Coloraod last month but will miss his first game on Friday due to a lower-body injury. The 39-year-old Forward has seven points (4G / 3A) in 15 games while averaging 14:15 time-on-ice.
Nichuskin (personal) will return on Friday vs. Minnesota.
Nichushkin has not played since January 10th before entering the NHL's Player Assistance program. He has missed 20 games and, after returning to practice last week, is ready to rejoin the Avalanche on Friday. Before his absence, Nichushkin scored at a torrid pace with 21 points (19G / 9A) in his last 15 games.
Attard will make his Flyers' season debut on Thursday in Florida.
Attard last appeared in the NHL in April of 2023 and will find himself in Philadelphia's lineup for the first time in the 2023-24 season as he replaces the traded Sean Walker. The 24-year-old is still technically a rookie even though he appeared in 15 games in 2021-22 and had four points (2G/2A) and eight PIMs during that season.
The Avalanche have acquired Graham Sward and Yakov Trenin from the Predators for Jeremy Hanzel and a 2025 third-round pick.
Sward was the fifth-round pick of the Predators in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The 20-year-old has not made his professional debut yet and has 73 points (15G / 58A) in 58 games with the Wenatchee Wild of the WHL.
Foudy has been reassigned to the Colorado Eagles (AHL).
Foudy was a late call-up for the Avalanche on Wednesday due to several trades opening up temporary roster spots and scored a goal in a 7-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings while playing 10:54 time-on-ice. Foudy was the 75th overall pick of the Avalanche in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. In 12 games with the Colorado Eagles (AHL), Foudy has six points (2G / 4A) this season.
Foudy has been recalled from the Colorado Eagles (AHL) and is expected to suit up on Wednesday.
Foudy was the 75th overall pick of the Avalanche in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft and is expected to make his season debut on Wednesday against the Detroit Red Wings. In 12 games with the Colorado Eagles (AHL), Foudy has six points (2G / 4A) this season.
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.
