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.
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.
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.
Lehkonen missed Sunday's game in Philadelphia with an upper-body injury but he will be a game-time decision on Tuesday. Lehkonen will replace Ryan Poehling (out indefinitely) if he's able to play. Mathieu Perreault will likely draw in if Lehkonen is unavailable.
Lehkonen was forced to leave Game 3 last night after a collision with Rasmus Sandin and did not return. If Lehkonen is unavailable for Game 4, look for Eric Staal (undisclosed) to draw back in and take his place.
Lehkonen missed practice the last two days and will be a game-time decision on Thursday. Monitor his status during the Canadiens' morning skate in Buffalo.
Lehkonen, who has recorded two goals and three assists (five points) in 18 games this season will be replaced by Paul Byron on a line with Jonathan Drouin and Alex Galchenyuk. Lehkonen is listed as day-to-day.
Lehkonen suffered an undisclosed injury in Saturday’s game vs. the Flyers. Lehkonen missed Monday’s practice and will not play Tuesday vs. the Bruins. Consider him day-to-day.
