Steve Downie News

The Avs say a prognosis on Downie won’t come tomorrow now. He hurt a shoulder in Saturday’s game with Pittsburgh. One thing is for sure: he won’t be playing tomorrow against Minnesota.

The gritty winger has enjoyed his time in Colorado with two goals and seven points in his first six games. Expect Mike Connolly to stay in the lineup for the time being.

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Downie, a right-handed shooter, seems like a good fit on the O'Reilly line, with left-handed-shooting Gabriel Landeskog. Landeskog is Colorado's most physical forward, and now he has a similar-style linemate.

Downie will make his Avs debut on the second line tonight. He scored 12 goals and 28 points with 121 PIM in 55 games.

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Unless my eyes are deceiving me (entirely possible) I don't see Steve Downie on the ice for morning skate #tblightning

Downie not skating today could be an indication he won't play tonight. The pugilistic Downie has 49 PIM through 20 games which has been nice for fantasy hockey owners. We hope to have a further update prior to game time.

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Lightning's Steve Downie not on the ice today for what the team called "body maintenance."

Downie plays a rugged, agitating style which should accumulate bumps and bruises over the full season.Through 10 games, the Newmarket, Ontario native has a goal and two points. Look for him to get back onto the ice on Saturday.

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