MacKinnon (lower-body) will miss his second straight game.







It will be MacDonald's first game since April 14th, as he replaces Dan Renouf in the lineup in San Jose. MacDonald has tallied one goal with six assists (seven points) in 29 games this season.






Colorado head coach Jared Bednar did not have an update on Girard's status postgame, so it's unclear what his status is heading into Saturday. With Ryan Graves also getting hurt in the game, the Avalanche may have to turn to an emergency recall to serve as their No.6 defenseman on Saturday.



Kiviranta has been out since March 21st but is "an option for tonight" according to Stars' head coach Rick Bowness. Kiviranta has scored three goals with four assists (seven points) in 19 games this season.




