Drouin (lower body) is expected to return to Colorado's lineup on Saturday vs. Edmonton.
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Colorado Avalanche News
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Wedgewood will start on Saturday vs. Los Angeles.
MacDonald is expected to draw back into San Jose's lineup on Saturday vs. Columbus.
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Wedgewood was in the starter's crease at Saturday's morning skate.
Drouin (lower body) will be a game-time decision on Saturday vs. Edmonton.
Drouin was a late scratch on Wednesday, with the team not announcing his absence until before warmups. Caleb Jones drew into the lineup on Wednesday as the Avalanche opted to dress seven defensemen. Drouin has six points (2G / 4A) in his last seven games.
Parise (lower body) will be a game-time decision on Saturday vs. Edmonton.
Parise has been effective since being signed by Coloraod last month but has missed the last three games due to a lower-body injury. The 39-year-old forward has seven points (4G / 3A) in 15 games while averaging 14:15 time-on-ice.
Lehkonen (illness) is expected to return on Saturday in Edmonton.
Lehkonen has been absent from the last two games but could return to the lineup on Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 28-year-old Lehkonen has been tremendous lately, tallying 13 points (8G / 5A) in his last 12 games.
MacDonald (undisclosed) will not play in Thursday's game against the Penguins.
Sharks head coach Dan Quinn stated earlier today that multiple Sharks were dealing with an illness, so that is what's likely holding MacDonald out of the lineup. Kevin Labanc will draw in as the Sharks will be forced to dress 13 forwards and only five defensemen.
Drouin (lower-body) will not play in Vancouver on Wednesday.
Drouin was a late scratch on Wednesday, with the team not announcing his absence prior to warmups. Caleb Jones will draw into the lineup as the Avs opt to dress seven defensemen.
Lehkonen (illness) will miss Tuesday's game vs. Calgary.
Lehkonen has been absent from the last two practices and will not play against the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night. The 28-year-old Lehkonen has been tremendous lately, tallying 13 points (8G / 5A) in his last 12 games. Valeri Nichushkin is expected to take Lehkonen's spot on the top powerplay unit.
Coyle (illness) is expected to play against the Blues on Monday.
Coyle's status for Monday's tilt against the St. Louis Blue was up in the air as he is battling an illness. After a tremendous run with 24 points (8G / 16A) in 19 games, Coyle has fallen off significantly, with only seven points (3G / 4A) in his last 15.
Wagner has been reassigned to the Colorado Eagles (AHL).
The Avalanche have opted to recall Fredrik Olofsson, resulting in Wagner being reassigned to the Eagles (AHL). Wagner has predominantly been a healthy scratch this season but has appeared in nine games for the Avalanche, tallying one point (0G / 1A).
Coyle (illness) is a game-time decision after missing Monday's morning skate.
Coyle's status for Monday's tilt against the St. Louis Blue is up in the air as he is battling an illness. After a tremendous run with 24 points (8G / 16A) in 19 games, Coyle has fallen off significantly, with only seven points (3G / 4A) in his last 15.
Drury (lower-body) will not play against the Flames on Sunday and will be "out for a while." .
Lehkonen (illness) missed practice on Sunday but will travel with the team for their upcoming road trip.
Colton (illness) missed practice on Sunday but will travel with the team for their upcoming road trip.
The Avalanche announced O'Connor is set to undergo season-ending hip surgery.
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Wedgewood led the Stars onto the ice for warmups.
MacDonald has been recalled from the AHL and will draw into the Sharks lineup on Saturday.
Wagner will be a healthy scratch for Friday's game against the Wild.
Wagner will be the odd-man out on Friday as Yakov Trenin and Brandon Duhaime will make their Avalanche debut. He has no goals and one assist in nine games this season.
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