Makar is fifth among all defensemen in points (43) and second in goals (13) but will miss Wednesday's game vs. Calgary due to an undisclosed injury. The 2022 Norris Trophy winner is considered day-to-day as we wait for more of an update on his ailment.
Drouin has 12 assists, 34 SOG, two PIMs and is a -14 plus/minus across 28 games played but will out until after the NHL All-Star break as he deals what an upper-body injury.
Drouin has 12 assists, 34 SOG, two PIMs and is a -14 plus/minus across 28 games played but will be a game-time decision Tuesday as he deals with an undisclosed injury.
Nichuskin hasn't played since Dec. 23rd after re-aggravating an ankle injury that had previously caused the winger to miss time this season. Nichuskin is having a great season when rarely healthy, with seven goals, 16 points, 46 SOG and a +4 plus/minus through 15 games.
Francouz was perfect, stopping all 29 shots for his first shutout of the season as he won his third start in four tries with a victory over Ottawa last game. The 32-year-old backup started the year slow but has been sensational as of late, with his 5-6-0 record, 2.57 GAA and .919 SV%. He faces the Detroit Red Wings for an afternoon showdown Monday, who lost their last game 4-3 to Columbus and are 20th in the NHL in goals per game (3.1).
Helm's injury is related to the lower-body injury that forced him to miss the first 35 games of the season. With Helm out indefinitely, look for the Avalanche to recall a forward from Colorado (AHL).
Wagner played 12:36 TOI and failed to pick up a point in his one-game showing with the Bruins but will head back to Providence (AHL) Wednesday. The 31-year-old veteran will head back to Providence, where he had nine goals, 11 points, 37 PIMs and a -2 plus/minus through 27 games prior to his call-up.
Francouz is 4-5-0 with a 2.80 GAA and .913 SV% but has missed the Avalanche's last five games as he dealt with a lower-body injury. Francouz will backup Alexandar Georgiev if he does dress Tuesday.
Rydahl has four goals, nine points, 24 PIMs and a +2 plus/minus through 24 games with the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL). He did not make his NHL debut during his call-up and will be hoping for another shot to do so later in the year.
Blackwood took a puck to the hand during morning practice and will be held out of the lineup for precautionary measures Thursday. The 26-year-old has been having a year to forget prior to yet another injury, with his 5-3-1 record, 3.05 GAA and .888 SV%.
Rydahl has four goals, nine points, 24 PIMs and a +2 plus/minus through 24 games with the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL). He will make his NHL debut Thursday vs. Montreal as he replaces Jonny Brodzinski.
Wagner had nine goals, 11 points, 37 PIMs and a -2 plus/minus through 27 games with Providence (AHL) but will head up to Boston for the first time this season as Jake DeBrusk heads to the LTIR (lower-body).
Wedgewood allowed five goals on 38 shots (.868 SV%) to snap a two-game winning streak as he lost in overtime to Carolina in his previous start. The Stars' backup netminder has been solid when called upon this season, with his 6-4-3 record, 3.03 GAA and .910 SV%. He will face the struggliing Anaheim Ducks, who have lost five of their last six games after a 4-1 loss to Philadelphia last game.
