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Nichushkin (lower body) will meet the team on their current road trip with the hopes to return on Friday in 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
Blackwood will start on Thursday vs. Los Angeles.

The Sharks will turn to Blackwood for a fifth straight game as they prepare for a divisional matchup against the Los Angeles Kings. Blackwood has played well in his last three games despite recording only one win (1-2-0), allowing only five total goals, including a 35-save shutout in a 4-0 victory against the St. Louis Blues on March 30th. The Sharks enter action as +253 home underdogs.

Mackenzie Blackwood
Blackwood will start on Monday vs. Seattle.

The Sharks will turn to Blackwood between the pipes for the fourth straight game on Monday. Blackwood has been excellent his last two games, only allowing two total goals, including a 35-save shutout in his last outing, a 4-0 win over the St. Louis Blues for his second shutout of the season. The Sharks enter action as +185 road underdogs against the Seattle Kraken.

Mackenzie Blackwood
Blackwood was the first goalie off the ice at San Jose's morning skate.

The Sharks will likely turn to Blackwood between the pipes for the fourth straight game on Monday. Blackwood has been excellent his last two games, only allowing two total goals, including a 35-save shutout in his last outing, a 4-0 win over the St. Louis Blues for his second shutout of the season. The Sharks enter action as +185 road underdogs against the Seattle Kraken.

Mackenzie Blackwood
Nichushkin (lower body) is expected to meet up with the Avalanche on their current road-trip.

Nichuskin will start skating in Denver this week in an attempt to meet with the rest of the team on their three-game road trip after missing Saturday's content due to a lower-body injury. 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
Nichuskin (lower body) will not immediately travel with the Avalanche on their upcoming three-game road trip.

Nichuskin will start skating in Denver this week in an attempt to meet with the rest of the team on their three-game road trip after missing Saturday's content due to a lower-body injury. 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
Lindgren (lower-body) will play in Colorado on Thursday.

Lindgren left last Sunday's game after a scary leg injury that fortunately left him with only a week-to-week prognosis and will be able to return on Thursday. The 26-year-old defenseman has two goals, 13 points, 60 SOG, 30 PIMs and a +19 plus/minus through 66 games played before his injury.

Ryan Lindgren
Nichuskin (lower body) will be out on Thursday vs. New York and is considered day-to-day.

Nichushkin will not play on Thursday due to a lower-body injury, his first time exiting the lineup since returning from the NHL Player's Assistance Program. The 29-year-old Nichushkin hasn't missed a beat, scoring eight points (4G / 4A) in his last eight games but has been held off the scoresheet in two straight.

Valeri Nichushkin
Blackwood will start on Thursday in Minnesota.

The Sharks, losers of eight straight, will attempt to stop the bleeding by turning to Blackwood in the crease for the third time in the last four games. Blackwood has allowed 10 combined goals in his last two games, including six on 41 shots (.854 SV%) on Tuesday, a 6-3 loss to the Dallas Stars. The Sharks enter action as sizeable +329 road underdogs against the Minnesota Wild.

Mackenzie Blackwood
Blackwood was the first goalie off the ice at San Jose's morning skate.

The Sharks, losers of eight straight, will attempt to stop the bleeding by turning to Blackwood in the crease for the third time in the last four games. Blackwood has allowed 10 combined goals in his last two games, including six on 41 shots (.854 SV%) on Tuesday, a 6-3 loss to the Dallas Stars. The Sharks enter action as sizeable +329 road underdogs against the Minnesota Wild.

Mackenzie Blackwood
Foudy has been recalled from the Colorado Eagles (AHL) on Thursday.

Colorado is dealing with an injury bug as Samuel Girard and Joel Kiviranta missed practice on Wednesday, so Jean-Luc Foudy has been recalled ahead of Thursday's game to provide depth in Tcase either of the players cannot play. The 21-year-old has appeared in one game this season and was incredibly efficient, scoring his first career goal off two SOG and 10:20 TOI.

Jean-Luc Foudy