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Wood (upper-body) will not return on Wednesday but is a possibility on Friday vs. Washington.

Wood has not played since October 28th but appears to be nearing an imminent return the the lineup. In 10 games this season, Wood has one goal, a -2 plus/minus, and is averaging 13:40 time-on-ice. He and Jonathan Drouin (upper body) could both be options to return to the lineup on Friday.

Miles Wood
Drouin (upper-body) will not play on Wednesday but has a chance to return on Friday vs. Washington.

Drouin has not played since the first game of the season, and will miss a 16th consecutive contest on Wednesday. After several forgetful seasons, the 29-year-old Drouin had a career-high 56 points (19G / 37A) in 79 games last season, and could return to the lineup on Friday against the Washington Capitals.

Jonathan Drouin
Ludvig is expected to be a healthy scratch on Monday vs. Nashville.

Calvin de Haan will draw back into Colorado's lineup on Monday, resulting in Ludvig being a healthy scratch. The 24-year-old Ludvig, in his first season with Colorado, has two points (0G / 2A) and is averaging 12:42 time-on-ice through five games.

John Ludvig
Johnson will draw back into Philadelphia's lineup on Monday vs. San Jose.

Jamie Drysdale will serve as a healthy scratch on Monday, allowing Johnson re-enter the lineup for the first time since November 2nd. The 36-year-old Johnson is averaging 12:55 time-on-ice, the lowest of his 17-year career, and has one point (0G / 1A) in 10 games this season.

Erik Johnson
Nichushkin is expected to make his season debut on Friday against Washington.

Nichushkin was suspended for six months in May and will make his season debut on November 15th, his first day of eligibility, as per head coach Jared Bednar. Off-ice issues aside, Nichushkin has been dynamite in his last three seasons with the Avalanche, scoring 152 points (70G / 82A) in 169 games, and he will provide an offensive boost to an injury-depleted team upon his return to the lineup.

Valeri Nichushkin
Blackwood will start on Sunday against New Jersey.

Blackwood has not played the last two games for the Sharks but will return to the crease on Sunday in a matchup against his former team, the New Jersey Devils. In eight games this season (2-4-2), Blackwood has a 3.52 GAA and .894 SV%. The Sharks enter Sunday's contest as sizeable +299 road underdogs against the Devils.

Mackenzie Blackwood
Makar (undisclosed) will play in Winnipeg on Thursday.

Makar went down awkwardly in the 2nd period of Tuesday's win over Seattle and attempted to return for the 3rd period before leaving for the rest of the game, but thankfully it doesn't appear he'll miss any additional time. The 26-year-old is an early leader for Norris Trophy votes with 23 points (5G/18A) in his first 13 games played.

Cale Makar
Wedgewood will start in Florida on Thursday.

The Predators will turn to Wedgewood for just the third time this season when they travel to Florida for the tail-end of their back-to-back on Thursday. Wedgewood picked up his first victory of the season his last time out, allowing three goals on 28 shots in a 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets back on October 26th. Juuse Saros is leading the league in starts for the fourth consecutive season, so Wedgewood will need to impress in his very limited opportunities if he wants to earn more work. He draws a tough assignment on Thursday with the Preds entering action as +175 underdogs.

Scott Wedgewood
Makar (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision on Thursday in Winnipeg.

Makar went down awkwardly in the 2nd period of Tuesday's win over Seattle and attempted to return for the 3rd period before leaving for the rest of the game with 15:07 TOI. The 26-year-old is an early leader for Norris Trophy votes with 23 points (5G/18A) in his first 13 games played.

Cale Makar
Makar (undisclosed) will travel on Colorado's road trip and is a possibility to play on Thursday in Winnipeg.

Makar went down awkwardly in the 2nd period of Tuesday's win over Seattle and attempted to return for the 3rd period before leaving for the rest of the game with 15:07 TOI. The 26-year-old is an early leader for Norris Trophy votes with 23 points (5G/18A) in his first 13 games played.

Cale Makar
Makar (undisclosed) left Tuesday's game vs. Seattle in the 3rd period and did not return.

Makar went down awkwardly in the 2nd period of Tuesday's win over Seattle and attempted to return for the 3rd period before leaving for the rest of the game with 15:07 TOI. The Avalanche did not provide an update postgame on the extent of their star defensemen's injury but hope it was just a precautionary early pull. The 26-year-old was an early leader for Norris Trophy votes with 23 points (5G/18A) in his first 13 games played.

Cale Makar
Johnson will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday in Carolina.

Egor Zamula will draw into the Flyers' lineup on Tuesday, sending Johnson to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 36-year-old Johnson has been a regular most of the season for the Flyers, playing 10 games, but is averaging only 12:55 time-on-ice, the lowest total in his 17-year career.

Erik Johnson
Nichushkin is expected to make his season debut on November 15th when first eligible.

Nichushkin was suspended for six months in May and has been cleared to practice with the Avalanche. In addition, he will make his season debut on November 15th, his first day of eligibility. Off-ice issues aside, Nichushkin has been dynamite in his last three seasons with the Avalanche, scoring 152 points (70G / 82A) in 169 games, and he will provide an offensive boost to an injury-depleted team upon his return to the lineup.

Valeri Nichushkin
Lehkonen (shoulder) will make his season debut on Tuesday vs. Seattle.

The Avalanche, amid a myriad of injuries, finally received some good news on the injury front. Lehkonen will return from a shoulder injury and make his season debut on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. The 29-year-old Lehkonen has been productive since joining Colorado three seasons ago, including a 34-point campaign (16G / 18A) in 45 games last season.

Artturi Lehkonen
Nichuskin has been cleared to practice with the team but remains in Stage 3 of the NHL/NHL Players' Association Player Assistance Program.

Nichushkin was suspended for six months in May and has been cleared to practice with the Avalanche as he approaches eligibility for reinstatement. Off-ice issues aside, Nichushkin has been dynamite in his last three seasons with the Avalanche, scoring 152 points (70G / 82A) in 169 games, and will provide an offensive boost to an injury-depleted team upon his return to the lineup.

Valeri Nichushkin