Wood (lower-body) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play Sunday.
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Girard (concussion protocol) is listed as a scratch for Sunday's game in Vegas.
Girard is in concussion protocol after leaving Saturday's game vs. Winnipeg early.
Goalie Start
Georgiev will start on Sunday vs. Vegas.
Girard (upper body) left Saturday's game vs. Winnipeg and will not return.
Rantanen (concussion) returns to Colorado's lineup on Saturday vs. Winnipeg.
Goalie Start
Georgiev will start on Saturday vs. Winnipeg.
Rantanen (concussion) has been cleared for contact and was a full participant in Friday's team practice.
Rantanen has been skating with the team all week and has been cleared for contact, likely making his return to the lineup imminent. His 102 points in 77 games in 2023-24 marks his second straight 100+ point campaign. Colorado's next game is on Saturday against the Winnipeg Jets.
Colorado has reassigned Chris Wagner to the Colorado Eagles (AHL).
Wagner has played four of the last five games for the Avalanche, averaging fewer than seven minutes of ice time, but has been sent down to the Eagles (AHL). The 32-year-old Wagner has two points (1G / 1A) in 13 games this season.
Rantanen (concussion) skated in a non-contact jersey Tuesday and is hopefully to return on Saturday vs. Winnipeg.
Rantanen took part in a skate before Colorado's practice on Monday, participated in a non-contact jersey on Tuesday, and is nearing a return to the lineup. His 102 points in 77 games in 2023-24 marks his second straight 100+ point campaign.
Goalie Start
Georgiev will start on Tuesday vs. Minnesota.
The Avalanche have been outscored 13-6 in their last two games (0-2-0) but will turn to Georgiev for a third straight time on Tuesday night against the Minnesota Wild. Georgiev allowed six goals in his last two contests (0-2-0), including a 7-4 loss to the Dallas Stars in his most recent outing when he saved 30 shots (.833 SV%). Colorado enters action as a -195 home favourite.
Wood (lower body) will remain out on Tuesday vs. Minnesota.
Colorado has claimed they are going to play it safe with Miles Wood's lower-body injury as the team nears the playoffs and will have him sit out his second straight game on Tuesday vs. Minnesota. The 28-year-old's 24 points (9G/15A) in his first season in Colorado marks the fifth time in the last six years that he has reached 23+ points but not surpassed more than 27 points.
Rantanen (concussion) is out on Tuesday but is progressing and feeling better.
Rantanen took part in a skate before Colorado's practice Monday but has been announced Tuesday vs. Minnesota as he will be his second-straight game due to a concussion. Avalanche fans can breathe as the 27-year-old is expected back sooner rather than later as he will be likely taking part in the morning skate Tuesday regardless of his in-game distinction. His 102 points in 77 games in 2023-24 marks his second straight 100+ point campaign.
Wagner will draw into the Avalanche lineup on Sunday.
Kiviranta will draw into the Avalanche lineup on Sunday.
Wood (lower-body) will not play against the Stars on Sunday.
Rantanen (concussion) will not play against the Stars on Sunday.
Goalie Start
Georgiev will start against the Stars on Sunday.
Wagner has been recalled from the Colorado Eagles (AHL) on Saturday.
Rantanen (upper body) left Friday's game early and will be under evaluation for "a while".