The Colorado Avalanche (46-13-10) continue their four-game road trip against the Pittsburgh Penguins (35-19-16). Puck drop is scheduled for 5:08 p.m. MT.
Key Stories to Watch
- Last week, the Penguins cruised past the Avalanche 7-2 at Ball Arena, handing the Avs their worst loss at home all season. Colorado has a chance at revenge and could serve payback while remaining perfect during its road trip with a far healthier lineup than the one that lost that game.
- The Avs got Gabe Landeskog back in the lineup on Sunday, and he scored a crucial goal in the third period. Against the Penguins, Colorado welcomes Ross Colton and Logan O’Connor back into the lineup, which means Artturi Lehkonen is the last remaining injury on the roster.
- O’Connor had missed the entire season to date, and Colton was out for two weeks. Inserting them into the lineup means Nazem Kadri will slot in at 3C for the first time since the Avalanche acquired him on March 6. Colton will likely slot in on the second line, while O’Connor will play in the bottom six, although it’s unclear whether he’ll be on the third or fourth line.
- When the Penguins were in Denver, Sidney Crosby still had not returned. He’ll be in the lineup and will go up against close friend Nathan MacKinnon. In 19 games between the two Nova Scotians, MacKinnon has the slight edge, winning 10 times. He also has a 25-16 advantage in points in head-to-head games.
- Scott Wedgewood gets the nod in goal after Mackenzie Blackwood started and won two games in a row. He’ll go up against Arturs Silovs for the Penguins.
Season Series
- March 16 vs Pittsburgh Penguins (L, 7-2)
- March 24 at Pittsburgh Penguins
Avalanche Injuries
- Artturi Lehkonen (upper body, nearing a return)
Projected Avalanche Lines (Subject to Change)
Gabriel Landeskog — Nathan MacKinnon — Martin Necas
Ross Colton — Brock Nelson — Valeri Nichushkin
Joel Kiviranta — Nazem Kadri — Nicolas Roy
Parker Kelly — Jack Drury — Logan O’Connor
Devon Toews — Cale Makar
Josh Manson — Brent Burns
Brett Kulak — Sam Malinski
Scott Wedgewood
Mackenzie Blackwood
Projected Starters (Subject to Change)
- Confirmed: Scott Wedgewood (COL)
- Confirmed: Arturs Silovs (PIT)
Upcoming Milestones
- Josh Manson — needs 2 points for 200, 5 games for 700
- Cale Makar — needs 2 points for 500
- Valeri Nichushkin — needs 4 assists for 200
- Devon Toews — needs 5 points for 300
- Ross Colton — needs 10 games for 400
How to Watch
- TV: Altitude TV
- Radio: 92.5 FM
