The Colorado Avalanche (23-2-7) are on the road for one game to take on the Seattle Kraken (12-12-6). Puck drop is scheduled for 8:22 p.m. MT.
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Key Stories to Watch
- The Avs face Seattle for the first time, and will face last year’s trade deadline acquisition Ryan Lindgren in the process. Colorado reportedly tried to keep Lindgren but couldn’t reach a new deal. He signed a four-year contract with the Kraken on July 1.
- Mackenzie Blackwood gets the nod in goal. Blackwood is 9-1-1 with a .920 save percentage. He’s expected to play opposite Kraken netminder Philipp Grubauer, who has started 10 of 30 Seattle games this season.
- Given how lines looked on Monday, the Avs are expected to put Martin Necas back on the top line after swapping spots with Gavin Brindley for a game.
- Seattle is 2-7-1 in its last 10 games and has the fewest goals in the NHL (74).
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Season Series
- Dec. 19 at Seattle Kraken
- March 12 at Seattle Kraken
- April 18 vs Seattle Kraken
Avalanche Injuries
- Logan O’Connor (undisclosed, TBD)
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Projected Avalanche Lines (Subject to Change)
Artturi Lehkonen — Nathan MacKinnon — Martin Necas
Gabriel Landeskog — Brock Nelson — Valeri Nichushkin
Victor Olofsson — Ross Colton — Gavin Brindley
Parker Kelly — Jack Drury — Joel Kiviranta
Devon Toews — Cale Makar
Josh Manson — Brent Burns
Samuel Girard — Sam Malinski
Mackenzie Blackwood
Scott Wedgewood
Projected Starters (Subject to Change)
- Confirmed: Mackenzie Blackwood (COL)
- Expected: Philipp Grubauer (SEA)
Upcoming Milestones
- Brock Nelson — needs 5 assists for 300
- Nathan MacKinnon — needs 7 goals for 400
How to Watch
- TV: TNT, truTV, Altitude TV
- Radio: 92.5 FM
