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Colorado Avalanche News
Necas had his ice time limited in Tuesday's win due to an illness.

Necas was battling nausea in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, playing only 15:23 time-on-ice. His status is unclear for Colorado's next contest on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks. The 26-year-old Necas has been terrific since joining the Avalanche, scoring 13 points (4G / 9A) in 13 games.

Martin Necas
Wedgewood will start vs. Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

Wedgewood has only played once in over a month but will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 32-year-old Wedgewood has been solid in limited action with Colorado this season, posting a 2.36 GAA and .908 SV% in 10 appearances (5-4-0). The Avalanche enter the action on Tuesday as sizeable -271 home favorites against a Penguins squad coming off a 6-5 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Scott Wedgewood
Lindgren will make his Avalanche' debut vs. Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

Lindgren was acquired in a trade from the New York Rangers last week and will make his debut on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 27-year-old defenseman averaged 19:56 time-on-ice and scored 19 points (2G / 17A) in 54 games with the Rangers this season.

Ryan Lindgren
Wedgewood is expected to start vs. Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

Wedgewood has only played once in over a month but will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 32-year-old Wedgewood has been solid in limited action with Colorado this season, posting a 2.36 GAA and .908 SV% in 10 appearances (5-4-0). The Avalanche enter the action on Tuesday as sizeable -271 home favorites against a Penguins squad coming off a 6-5 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Scott Wedgewood
Colorado has signed Adam Scheel to a one-year contract for the remainder of the season.

Scheel is an undrafted goalie out of the University of North Dakota. He has spent most of the previous four seasons in the AHL. The 25-year-old netminder has a 2.61 GAA and .911 SV% in 11 games (8-1-2) with the Colorado Eagles (AHL) this season.

Adam Scheel
Blackwood will start vs. Minnesota on Friday.

Colorado snapped a two-game losing skid in their most recent outing, an impressive 5-1 win over the New Jersey Devils when Blackwood saved 22 of 23 shots (.957 SV%). The 28-year-old Blackwood will likely return to Colorado's crease on Friday, looking to build on his 2.12 GAA and .922 SV% through 24 games (15-7-2) with the team. Colorado enters Friday's contest as significant -315 home favorites against a Minnesota Wild squad that lost 6-1 to the Utah Hockey Club last night.

Mackenzie Blackwood
Blackwood will start vs. New Jersey on Wednesday.

Colorado has lost two consecutive games, outscored 5-2, since returning to action from the break for the 4Nations Face-Off and will attempt to return to the win column with Blackwood tending the twine on Wednesday against the New Jersey Devils. The 28-year-old Blackwood allowed three goals on 25 shots (.880 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 3-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues. He has a 2.17 GAA and .921 SV% in 23 games (14-7-2) with Colorado this season. Colorado enters Wednesday's contest as -150 home favorites against a New Jersey squad coming off a 5-0 win over the Nashville Predators.

Mackenzie Blackwood
Nichushkin (lower-body) will return on Wednesday vs. New Jersey.

Nichushkin has not played since suffering a lower-body injury on December 31st. The 29-year-old forward originally was not supposed to be out long-term but suffered a setback, keeping him sidelined for the previous 21 games. Nichushkin has been effective when in the lineup but has had trouble staying healthy, failing to play more than 65 games in each of his previous six seasons. He has 17 points (11G / 6A) in 21 games this season.

Valeri Nichushkin
Nichushkin (lower-body) will not go on Colorado's upcoming road trip.

Nichushkin has not played since suffering a lower-body injury on December 31st. The 29-year-old forward originally was not supposed to be out long-term but suffered a setback, keeping him sidelined for the previous 19 games. Nichushkin has been effective when in the lineup but has had trouble staying healthy, failing to play more than 65 games in each of his previous six seasons. He has 17 points (11G / 6A) in 21 games this season. His next chance to return to the lineup will be when Colorado returns home to host the New Jersey Devils on February 26th.

Valeri Nichushkin
Nichushkin (lower-body) practiced on Wednesday and will need a few more skates to determine if he can return on Saturday.

Nichushkin has not played since suffering a lower-body injury on December 31st. The 29-year-old forward originally was not supposed to be out long-term but suffered a setback, keeping him sidelined for the previous 19 games. Nichushkin has been effective when in the lineup but has had trouble staying healthy, failing to play more than 65 games in each of his previous six seasons. He has 17 points (11G / 6A) in 21 games this season.

Valeri Nichushkin
Blackwood will start in Edmonton on Friday.

Blackwood will start his second game in as many nights when the Avalanche travel to Edmonton on Friday. Blackwood turned in a stellar performance last night, stopping 27 of the 29 shots he faced in a 4-2 victory in Calgary. The 28-year-old netminder has been spectacular between the pipes for the Avs since being acquired from the Sharks earlier this season, registering a 13-6-2 record and a .926 SV%. He will need to be at his best again on Friday as the Avalanche enter action at +150 on the money line against Connor McDavid and the Oilers.

Mackenzie Blackwood