Ivan was reassigned to the Colorado Eagles (AHL) on Monday.
Ivan appeared in just two games after being recalled on Saturday before being sent back down. The Avalanche also reassigned Jere Innala to the Eagles on Monday.
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Makar (undisclosed) is taking warm-ups and is expected to play on Monday vs. Minnesota.
Makar is battling an undisclosed injury but will not miss any time, remaining in the lineup on Monday against the Minnesota Wild. The talented offensive defenseman scored two goals in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Dallas Stars, rebounding from a stretch where he only had one point (0G / 1A) in his previous six games.
Goalie Start
Blackwood will start vs. San Jose on Monday.
Blackwood had a rest day in Colorado's 6-3 win over the Dallas Stars on Saturday, but the club will return to him between the pipes on Monday against the Minnesota Wild. The 28-year-old netminder allowed four goals on 28 shots (.857 SV%), his worst performance in an Avalanche uniform, in his most recent outing, a 4-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. He has a 1.87 GAA and .932 SV% in 13 games with Colorado (9-3-1). Colorado enters Monday's contest as sizeable -233 home favorites against a Minnesota squad coming off a 6-2 loss to the Nashville Predators.
Nichushkin (lower-body) is doubtful to play vs. Minnesota on Monday.
Nichushkin was not able to complete a full practice on Monday and will likely remain sidelined on Monday against the Minnesota Wild. Originally given a day-to-day timeline, Nichushkin, and the Avalanche have been patient with his recovery and have not rushed his return to the lineup. The 29-year-old winger has 11 goals and six assists in 21 games this season.
Makar (undisclosed) missed practice on Sunday but is hopeful to play on Monday vs. Minnesota.
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Wedgewood led the Avalanche onto the ice for warmups.
The Avalanche have recalled Ivan Ivan from Colorado (AHL).
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Malinski will be a healthy scratch vs. Edmonton on Thursday.
Samuel Girard (undisclosed) will return from a three-game absence, resulting in Malinski being a healthy scratch. The 27-year-old Malinski is averaging 15:42 time-on-ice and has five points (1G / 4A) in 45 games this season.
Goalie Start
Blackwood will start vs. Edmonton on Thursday.
Colorado is coming off an exciting 3-2 overtime win against the New York Rangers and will return to Blackwood between the pipes on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 28-year-old Blackwood has been sensational since joining Colorado last month, posting an immaculate 1.68 GAA and .938 SV% in 12 games (9-2-1). Colorado enters Thursday's contest as slight -112 home favorites against an Oilers squad that played last night and defeated the Minnesota Wild 5-3.
Nichushkin (lower-body) skated on Wednesday but is still at least a week away from returning.
Nichushkin has not played since December 31st and has missed seven straight games. Originally given a day-to-day timeline, Nichushkin, and the Avalanche have been patient with his recovery and have not rushed his return to the lineup. The 29-year-old winger has 11 goals and six assists in 21 games this season.
Goalie Start
Blackwood will start vs. New York on Tuesday.
Colorado will turn to Blackwood between the pipes on Tuesday against the New York Rangers. Blackwood was solid in his most recent outing, saving 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%) despite a 3-0 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. The 28-year-old netminder has been excellent since joining Colorado last month, posting a superb 1.66 GAA and .939 SV% in 11 games (8-2-1). Colorado enters Tuesday's contest as -157 home favorites against a New York team with points in four straight (3-0-1).
Goalie Start
Blackwood is expected to start vs. New York on Tuesday.
Colorado will likely turn to Blackwood between the pipes on Tuesday against the New York Rangers. Blackwood was solid in his most recent outing, saving 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%) despite a 3-0 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. The 28-year-old netminder has been excellent since joining Colorado last month, posting a superb 1.66 GAA and .939 SV% in 11 games (8-2-1). Colorado enters Tuesday's contest as -157 home favorites against a New York team with points in four straight (3-0-1).
Ivan has been reassigned to the Colorado Eagles (AHL).
Ivan has not played since December 27th due to an upper-body injury and has been reassigned to the Colorado Eagles (AHL). The 22-year-old Czech forward has eight points (5G / 3A) in 37 games this season.
Roy (upper body) will return to the lineup on Sunday.
Miner has been reassigned to the Colorado Eagles (AHL).
Wedgewood (lower body) has been activated from Injured Reserve.
Goalie Start
Blackwood will start in Winnipeg on Saturday.
L'Heureux will return from his three game suspension vs. Washington on Saturday.
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Blackwood led the Avalanche onto the ice for warmups.
On the tail end of a back-to-back, Blackwood is expected return to the crease on Thursday in a divisional matchup against the Minnesota Wild. Blackwood has an impressive 2.58 GAA and .917 SV% in 28 games this season (13-10-4). Even more remarkable, the 28-year-old Blackwood has been sensational since joining Colorado, boasting an absurd 1.69 GAA and .938 SV% in nine appearances (7-1-1).
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Blackwood is expected to start in Minnesota on Thursday.
On the tail end of a back-to-back, Blackwood is expected return to the crease on Thursday in a divisional matchup against the Minnesota Wild. Blackwood has an impressive 2.58 GAA and .917 SV% in 28 games this season (13-10-4). Even more remarkable, the 28-year-old Blackwood has been sensational since joining Colorado, boasting an absurd 1.69 GAA and .938 SV% in nine appearances (7-1-1).