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Colorado Avalanche News
Blackwood was the first goalie off the ice at San Jose's morning skate.

The Sharks have lost three of their last four (1-3-0) and will turn to Blackwood for the second straight game on Tuesday night against the Calgary Flames. Blackwood has lost three straight, with his worst performance coming in his most recent outing where he allowed four goals on 27 shots (.852 SV%) in a 5-2 loss to the Arizona Coyotes. The Sharks enter action as +191 home underdogs.

Mackenzie Blackwood
Wood (lower body) will remain out on Tuesday vs. Minnesota.

Colorado has claimed they are going to play it safe with Miles Wood's lower-body injury as the team nears the playoffs and will have him sit out his second straight game on Tuesday vs. Minnesota. The 28-year-old's 24 points (9G/15A) in his first season in Colorado marks the fifth time in the last six years that he has reached 23+ points but not surpassed more than 27 points.

Miles Wood
Wagner has been reassigned to the Colorado Eagles (AHL) on Friday.

Wagner scored his first goal as a member of the Colorado Avalanche on Monday and earned himself a one-year contract extension the following day for the 2024-25 season. The 32-year-old veteran should compete for Colorado's fourth-line centre role next year but will hope to build off of his two points (1G/1A) in 10 games this season.

Chris Wagner
Nichuskin (lower body) will not return on Thursday but is a high possibility for Friday vs. Edmonton.

Nichuskin started skating in Denver this week and will attempt to return to the lineup on Friday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 29-year-old is having a sensational year despite missing part of the season due to personal reasons, with his 26 goals and 50 points in 48 games played.

Valeri Nichushkin
Colorado has signed Chris Wagner to a one-year contract extension for the 2024-25 season.

Wagner scored his first goal as a member of the Colorado Avalanche on Monday and has earned himself a one-year contract extension for the 2024-25 season. The 32-year-old veteran should compete for Colorado's fourth-line centre role next year but will hope to build off of his two points (1G/1A) in 10 games this season.

Chris Wagner