Makar is fifth among all defensemen in points (43) and second in goals (13) but will miss Wednesday's game vs. Calgary due to an undisclosed injury. The 2022 Norris Trophy winner is considered day-to-day as we wait for more of an update on his ailment.
Nichuskin hasn't played since Dec. 23rd after re-aggravating an ankle injury that had previously caused the winger to miss time this season. Nichuskin is having a great season when rarely healthy, with seven goals, 16 points, 46 SOG and a +4 plus/minus through 15 games.
Francouz was perfect, stopping all 29 shots for his first shutout of the season as he won his third start in four tries with a victory over Ottawa last game. The 32-year-old backup started the year slow but has been sensational as of late, with his 5-6-0 record, 2.57 GAA and .919 SV%. He faces the Detroit Red Wings for an afternoon showdown Monday, who lost their last game 4-3 to Columbus and are 20th in the NHL in goals per game (3.1).
Francouz is 4-5-0 with a 2.80 GAA and .913 SV% but has missed the Avalanche's last five games as he dealt with a lower-body injury. Francouz will backup Alexandar Georgiev if he does dress Tuesday.
Blackwood took a puck to the hand during morning practice and will be held out of the lineup for precautionary measures Thursday. The 26-year-old has been having a year to forget prior to yet another injury, with his 5-3-1 record, 3.05 GAA and .888 SV%.
Wedgewood allowed five goals on 38 shots (.868 SV%) to snap a two-game winning streak as he lost in overtime to Carolina in his previous start. The Stars' backup netminder has been solid when called upon this season, with his 6-4-3 record, 3.03 GAA and .910 SV%. He will face the struggliing Anaheim Ducks, who have lost five of their last six games after a 4-1 loss to Philadelphia last game.
Wedgewood allowed five goals on 38 shots (.868 SV%) to snap a two-game winning streak as he lost in overtime to Carolina in his previous start. The Stars' backup netminder has been solid when called upon this season, with his 6-4-3 record, 3.03 GAA and .910 SV%. He will face the struggliing Anaheim Ducks, who have lost five of their last six games after a 4-1 loss to Philadelphia last game.
The move doesn't affect Francouz's status much but opens up a roster spot to recall a forward with Evan Rodrigues missing Monday's game with an upper-body injury. Francouz is still expected to be sidelined on a week-to-week basis.
Francouz is 4-5-0 with a 2.80 GAA and .913 SV% but is considered day-to-day and will miss the Avalanches' game Tuesday as he deals with a lower-body injury. Jonas Johansson was recalled from the Colorado Eagles (AHL) to replace Francouz for the time being.
Drury had two assists, 32 SOG, 10 PIMs and a +4 plus/minus in a bottom-six role across 21 games with the Hurricanes' but will head back down to Chicago (AHL) for the second time this season. In Chigaco, he had a goal, two assists and six PIMs in eight games prior to his previous promotion.
Nichuskin left the Avalanche's previous game vs. Nashville after just 13:31 TOI due to a lower-body injury and will now be forced to miss some time as he is considered week-to-week. The 27-year-old has played well despite missing nearly 20 games already due to an ankle injury, with seven goals, nine assists, 46 SOG and a +4 plus/minus in the 15 games he has played this season.
