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Francouz will start Thursday vs. the Sharks.
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MacKinnon (upper-body) is expected to be back in the Avalanche lineup on Thursday.
MacKinnon missed Tuesday's game in Calgary with an upper-body injury that he suffered in a fight with Matt Dumba on Sunday. The Avalanche said that concern was "high" on Tuesday but it appears MacKinnon's re-evaluation went well and he should play vs. the Sharks. MacKinnon has picked up 27 points (13G / 14A) in his last 20 games.
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Georgiev will start Wednesday in Detroit.
Lehkonen will make his Avalanche debut on Tuesday.
Lehkonen will replace Nathan MacKinnon (upper-body) in the lineup on Tuesday. Lehkonen will skate on the second line with Alex Newhook and Andre Burakovskiy and has 29 points (13G / 16A) in 58 games this season.
MacKinnon (upper-body) is returning to Denver to be re-evaluated.
MacKinnon's injury is believed to stem from his fight with Matt Dumba over the weekend. Head coach Jared Bednar said that concern is "high" in regards to MacKinnon's injury. Nazem Kadri will replace him on the first line and Artturi Lehkonen will make his Avalanche debut to take his place.
MacKinnon (upper-body) will not play Tuesday in Calgary.
MacKinnon will not be available for a heavyweight tilt in Calgary on Tuesday. It's unclear exactly how the Avalanche lines will shake out but Devon Toews was on PP1 in the morning skate.
Wood (hip) will make his season debut on Sunday.
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Georgiev led the Rangers onto the ice for warmups.
Drouin is out indefinitely with an upper-body injury.
Drouin was out for precautionary reasons after coming into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19 but is now also dealing with an upper-body injury. Drouin was moved to IR on Friday and is expected to miss an extended period of time.
Lehkonen (immigration) will not play on Friday.
Lehkonen is still working through some immigration issues and is not eligible to play Friday vs. the Flyers. J.T Compher will remain on the Avalanche second line until Lehkonen is ready for his debut.
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Francouz will start Friday vs. the Flyers.
Drouin was sent home for precautionary reasons because of COVID contact and will not play Thursday.
Cogliano will make his Avalanche debut on Wednesday.
Cogliano was acquired from the Sharks at the trade deadline and will immediately jump into the Avalanche lineup on Wednesday. Cogliano will replace Ryan Murray in the lineup, with Kurtis MacDermid moving back to the blueline. Cogliano won't play more than a fourth-line role with PK time.
Lehkonen (immigration) will be a game-time decision on Wednesday.
Lehkonen arrived in Colorado and was cleared to practice but his status for the game is uncertain due to immigration issues. Lehkonen will skate on the second line and second power-play unit if he's able to play.
The Islanders have signed Zach Parise to a one-year deal worth $1.5 million.
The Islanders have signed Zach Parise to a one-year contract extension.
The Avalanche acquired Andrew Cogliano from the Sharks for a 2024 fifth-round pick.
The Avalanche have acquired Artturi Lehkonen from the Canadiens for Justin Barron and a 2024 second-round pick.
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Georgiev will start Sunday in Carolina.
Drouin (wrist) will draw back into the Canadiens lineup on Saturday.
Drouin has been out since January 20th but is set to replace Brendan Gallagher (lower-body) in the lineup on Saturday. Drouin has scored six goals with 14 assists (20 points) in 32 games this season.
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