Nichushkin was an unexpected late scratch before Monday's game against the Washington Capitals because of the upper-body injury. Nichushkin was involved in a small "fender bender" but reportedly did not suffer any major injuries. The 30-year-old Nichushkin recorded an assist in his most recent game, snapping a six-game scoreless skid. He has 27 points (11G / 16A) in 38 games this season.
Barre-Boulet was a late addition to Colorado's lineup on Monday as Valeri Nichushkin was announced out because of an upper-body injury. The 28-year-old Barre-Boulet has 37 points (12G / 25A) in 36 games with the Colorado Eagles (AHL) this season.
Nichushkin was an unexpected late scratch before Monday's game against the Washington Capitals because of an upper-body injury. The 30-year-old Nichushkin recorded an assist in his most recent game, snapping a six-game scoreless skid. He has 27 points (11G / 16A) in 38 games this season.
Wedgewood has been recovering from an ailment and has not played since January 8th, but he will return to the crease on Monday against the Washington Capitals. The 33-year-old Wedgewood has been tremendous for Colorado this season, but was amid a rough stretch before his brief hiatus, posting a 3.04 GAA and .890 SV% in his last five games (3-2-0). Still, the Avalanche enter Monday’s contest against the Washington Capitals as significant -200 home favorites.
Ivan made his NHL debut last season and scored eight points (5G / 3A) in 40 games with the Avalanche, but has spent most of the 2025-26 campaign in the AHL. The 23-year-old Czech forward has 10 points (2G / 8A) in 32 games with the Eagles (AHL) this season.
Blackwood has not played since New Year's Eve due to a lower-body injury, but was activated from IR on Wednesday and will return to the crease on Friday against the Nashville Predators. The 29-year-old Blackwood has struggled with injuries throughout his career, a trend that has unfortunately continued this season, but he has been exceptional when healthy, posting a stellar 2.07 GAA and .924 SV% in 16 games (13-1-1). The Avalanche enter Friday's contest as enormous -300 home favorites against a Predators team on a two-game winning streak.
Colton has been productive in primarily a bottom-six role for Colorado this season, scoring 20 points (5G / 15A) in 45 games. He did not practice on Thursday because of a lower-body injury, but he will not miss any time and will suit up to play on Friday against the Nashville Predators.
Blackwood has not played since New Year's Eve due to a lower-body injury, but was activated from IR on Wednesday and will likely return to the crease on Friday against the Nashville Predators. The 29-year-old Blackwood has struggled with injuries throughout his career, a trend that has unfortunately continued this season, but he has been exceptional when healthy, posting a stellar 2.07 GAA and .924 SV% in 16 games (13-1-1). The Avalanche enter Friday's contest as enormous -300 home favorites against a Predators team on a two-game winning streak.
Ivan made his NHL debut last season and scored eight points (5G / 3A) in 40 games with the Avalanche, but has spent most of the 2025-26 campaign in the AHL. The 23-year-old Czech forward has eight points (2G / 6A) in 31 games with the Eagles (AHL) this season.
Colton has been productive in primarily a bottom-six role for Colorado this season, scoring 20 points (5G / 15A) in 45 games. It's unclear what Colton's status will be when the Avalanche return to action on Friday against the Nashville Predators.
Bardakov has been an effective fourth-line contributor for the Avalanche in his first NHL season. The 24-year-old forward is averaging 7:17 time-on-ice and has eight pints (1G / 7A) in 32 games this season.
Blackwood has not played since New Year's Eve due to a lower-body injury, but was activated from IR on Wednesday and should resume his timeshare with Scott Wedgewood in the Colorado crease. Trent Miner has been assigned to the Colorado Eagles (AHL) in a corresponding move.
With Mackenzie Blackwood and Scott Wedgewood both battling through some ailments, Miner played two games for Colorado, including recording his first career shutout in a 4-0 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 24-year-old goalie has a 2.03 GAA and .923 SV% in four games with the Avalanche this season (1-0-3).
Bardakov has been an effective fourth-line contributor for the Avalanche in his first NHL season, but he will head to the AHL. The 24-year-old forward is averaging 7:17 time-on-ice and has eight pints (1G / 7A) in 32 games this season.
Ivan made his NHL debut last season and scored eight points (5G / 3A) in 40 games with the Avalanche, but has spent most of the 2025-26 campaign in the AHL. The 23-year-old Czech forward has eight points (2G / 6A) in 30 games with the Eagles (AHL) this season.
Ivan Ivan will draw back into Colorado's lineup on Monday against the Toronto Maple Leafs, sending Tynan to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 33-year-old Tynan made his season debut in Colorado's most recent game, recording 8:13 time-on-ice and tallying one shot on goal.
Ivan made his NHL debut last season and scored eight points (5G / 3A) in 40 games with the Avalanche, but has spent most of the 2025-26 campaign in the AHL. The 23-year-old Czech forward has eight points (2G / 6A) in 30 games with the Eagles (AHL) this season. T.J. Tynan will exit the lineup as a healthy scratch.
With Mackenzie Blackwood (lower body) sidelined, Miner was given a rare glimpse of NHL action on Saturday and made the most of his opportunity, saving all 29 shots he faced for his first career shutout in a 4-0 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. In limited action, the 24-year-old Miner has a 1.81 GAA and .925 SV% in five career NHL appearances (1-1-2). The Avalanche enter the action on Monday as sizable -227 home favorites against a surging Toronto Maple Leafs team that has points in nine straight games (7-0-2).
Ivan made his NHL debut last season and scored eight points (5G / 3A) in 40 games with the Avalanche, but has spent most of the 2025-26 campaign in the AHL. The 23-year-old Czech forward has eight points (2G / 6A) in 30 games with the Eagles (AHL) this season.
