Makar missed the Avalanche's last seven games due to a lower-body injury but will return for game 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs against Seattle. The 24-year-old had yet another fantastic season, collecting 17 goals, 49 assists, 176 SOG, and a +16 plus/minus through 60 injury-filled games this season.

Landeskog, who had surgery on his knee prior to the playoffs last season, has not played this season. He's been on the ice gearing up to play in the postseason but the Avalanche announced on Thursday that he will not be available during the 20223 playoffs.

Blackwood stopped 38 of 40 shots (.950 SV%) to snap a three-game winning streak as he was beaten by the Boston Bruins in his previous start. The 26-year-old has endured yet another disappointing season in New Jersey, with his 10-6-2 record, 3.04 GAA and .899 SV%. He takes on the Washington Capitals, who have lost seven of their last eight games.

Lehkonen has not played since March 13th due to a broken finger but will draw back into Colorado's lineup Thursday vs. Winnipeg. The 27-year-old will make a welcome return to Colorado's lineup as he was having a career season prior to the injury with 20 goals, 29 assists, 145 SOG, 28 PIMs and a +6 plus/minus through 62 games.

Lehkonen has not played since March 13th due to a broken finger but has a chance to play in one of the Avalanche's two final games this week. The 27-year-old will make a welcome return to Colorado's lineup as he was having a career season prior to the injury with 20 goals, 29 assists, 145 SOG, 28 PIMs and a +6 plus/minus through 62 games.

Wedgewood stopped 26 of 27 shots (.963 SV%) to snap a two-game losing streak in his previous start as he beat Nashville in his first game since Feb 18th (injury). The 30-year-old Stars' backup has been solid when called upon this season, with his 8-8-3 record, 2.76 GAA and .916 SV%. He takes on the St. Louis Blues, who snapped a two-game winning run with a 5-3 loss to Minnesota last game.

Makar has 17 goals, 49 assists, 176 SOG, 30 PIMs and a +16 plus/minus through 60 games this season but will miss his second straight game Thursday vs. San Jose. The Avalanche will be going with the same lineup they had in their victory over San Jose on Tuesday.

Gushchin had a goal and two points in two games with the San Jose Sharks and will now head back to the San Jose Barracuda (AHL) Wednesday. The 21-year-old returns to the minors, where he had 17 goals, 20 assists, 24 PIMs and a -18 plus/minus through 62 games this season.

Makar has 17 goals, 49 assists, 176 SOG, 30 PIMs and a +16 plus/minus through 60 games this season but will be a game-time decision as Colorado takes on San Jose Tuesday. It is unclear the reason why Makar is out but head coach Jarred Bednar did mention "a couple of guys will be out tonight".

Gushchin had 17 goals, 20 assists, 24 PIMs and a -18 plus/minus through 62 games with the San Jose Barracuda (AHL) and has been recalled to the Sharks on Tuesday with expectations to jump immediately into the lineup. The 21-year-old has a goal in one game played previously this season with the Sharks.

Attard had 11 goals, 19 assists, 35 PIMs and a +9 plus/minus through 64 games played with the Lehigh-Valley Phantoms (AHL) and will make his season debut with the Flyers Tuesday vs. St. Louis. The 24-year-old has previously played in 15 NHL games, picking up two goals and four points.

Kiviranta has seven goals, eight points, 80 SOG, 34 PIMs and a -10 plus/minus through 65 games this season but will be a healthy scratch Monday vs. Nashville. The 27-year-old will be replaced by Frederik Olofsson in the Stars' lineup Monday.

Wedgewood last started on February 18th due to a lower-body injury and allowed three goals on 36 shots (.917 SV%) for a loss to Columbus in that start. The 30-year-old Stars' backup has been incredibly solid when called upon, with his 7-8-3 record, .913 SV% and 2.92 GAA. He is expected to take on the Nashville Predators, who have won two of their last three games and are 27th in the NHL in goals per game (2.76).