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.
Lindgren has missed the last six games with an upper-body injury but will play Wednesday vs. the Lightning. The Rangers also expect Lindgren to be available for the second half of their back-to-back tomorrow. Expect Ben Harper to come out of the lineup to make room for him.
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".
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).
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).
Lindgren missed the Rangers' previous two games due to a shoulder injury and was a full participant in this week's practices but will also be out Thursday vs. New Jersey. The 25-year-old has a goal, 17 assists, 70 SOG, 43 PIMs and a +28 plus/minus through 58 games this season before his injury.
Wedgewood last played on February 18th due to a lower-body injury and has been assigned to Texas (AHL) for a conditioning stint later this week. The 30-year-old Stars' backup will hope to return to Dallas soon to continue to add to his 7-8-3 record, .913 SV% and 2.92 GAA.
Lindgren missed the Rangers' previous two games due to a shoulder injury and was a full participant in this week's practices will be a game-time decision Thursday vs. New Jersey. The 25-year-old has a goal, 17 assists, 70 SOG, 43 PIMs and a +28 plus/minus through 58 games this season before his injury.
