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Makar (rest) will not play on Friday.
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Francouz will start Friday in Minnesota.
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Blackwood is expected to start Friday vs. the Red Wings.
Nelson (illness) will draw back into the Islanders lineup on Thursday.
Blankenburg (upper-body) will miss the final two games of the regular season.
Blankenburg scored one goal with two assists (three points) in seven games since turning pro but will miss the final two games of the regular season with an upper-body injury.
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Wedgewood will start Wednesday vs. the Coyotes.
Nelson (illness) will not play Tuesday in Washington.
O'Connor will be back in the Avalanche lineup on Tuesday.
O'Connor was a healthy scratch in Winnipeg on Sunday but will replace Ben Meyers in the lineup on Tuesday. O'Connor has just one goal and two assists (three points) in his lasts 21 games.
Toews (undisclosed) will be back in the Avalanche lineup on Tuesday.
Toews missed the last three games with an undisclosed injury but will play Tuesday vs. the Blues. Expect him to replace either Erik or Jack Johnson.
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Blackwood will start Tuesday in Ottawa.
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Blackwood is expected to start Tuesday in Ottawa.
Francouz (head) will be available to backup on Sunday.
O'Connor will be a healthy scratch on Sunday.
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Francouz starts Wednesday in Seattle.
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Francouz was the first goalie off of the ice at the Avalanche morning skate.
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Wedgewood will start Wednesday in Edmonton.
Kadri (upper-body) is expected to be back in the Avalanche lineup on Wednesday.
Kadri has been out since March 31st but the plan is for him to play Wednesday in Seattle. Kadri has had an outstanding season, scoring 26 goals with 57 assists (83 points) in 65 games.
Kiviranta (illness) will be back in the Stars lineup on Monday.
Kiviranta missed the last five games with an illness but will replace Jacob Peterson in the lineup on Monday. Kiviranta has just one goal with five assists (six points) in 51 games this season.
Toews (undisclosed) will not play Monday vs. the Capitals.
Toews is dealing with a minor undisclosed injury and will not play Monday vs. the Capitals. The Avalanche said Toews' injury is expected to be short-term and he would play if it were the playoffs. Kurtis MacDermid will replace Toews in the lineup.
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Francouz will start Thursday vs. the Devils.