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Ranta will make his NHL debut in Game 1 vs. the Golden Knights.
Colorado Avalanche News
Lehkonen (upper-body) is not on the ice for warmups; will not play in Game 4.
Lehkonen (upper-body) is questionable to play in Game 4 on Tuesday.
Lehkonen was forced to leave Game 3 last night after a collision with Rasmus Sandin and did not return. If Lehkonen is unavailable for Game 4, look for Eric Staal (undisclosed) to draw back in and take his place.
MacKinnon (undisclosed) is expected to play in Game 1 vs. the Blues.
MacKinnon was held out of the lineup in four of the final five games of the regular season but was on the ice in the days leading up to Game 1, so all signs point towards him being available on Monday. MacKinnon had another outstanding season, scoring 20 goals with 45 assists (65 points) in 48 games.
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Kelly will make his NHL debut on Wednesday.
Kelly was an undrafted free agent signing out of the WHL (Prince Albert) who has scored seven goals with five assists (12 points) in 28 games this season. On Wednesday he will skate with Logan Brown and Alex Formenton on the Senators' fourth line.
MacKinnon (undisclosed) will not play Wednesday but will be ready for the playoffs.
MacKinnon returned to the Avalanche lineup on Monday but will be held out of Wednesday's game and most likely tomorrow's as well. This appears to be precautionary with very little to gain in the final two games of the regular season.
Girard (undisclosed) will return to the Avalanche lineup on Wednesday.
Girard has missed the last six games but will play Wednesday vs. the Kings. it's unclear who Girard will replace but it gives him the opportunity to get back up to game speed with the playoffs just around the corner.
MacKinnon (lower-body) will return to the Avalanche lineup on Monday.
MacKinnon has missed the last two games but will return to the lineup tonight in Vegas. With MacKinnon back in, Tyson Jost will move back into the middle-6. MacKinnon comes in with 30 points (10G / 20A) in his last 19 games.
Goalie Start
Wedgewood will start Monday in Philadelphia.
MacKinnon (lower-body) will miss his second straight game.
Barre-Boulet will be a healthy scratch on Saturday.
Goalie Start
Blackwood will start Saturday against the Islanders.
MacKinnon (lower-body) will not play Friday in Los Angeles.
Manson will return to the Ducks lineup on Friday.
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Parise is not on the ice for warmups; will not play Friday vs. the Ducks.
Goalie Start
Blackwood will start Thursday against the Islanders.
MacDonald will be back in the Avalanche lineup on Wednesday.
It will be MacDonald's first game since April 14th, as he replaces Dan Renouf in the lineup in San Jose. MacDonald has tallied one goal with six assists (seven points) in 29 games this season.
Goalie Start
Blackwood starts Tuesday vs. the Bruins.
Goalie Start
Wedgewood starts Thursday vs. the Bruins.
Goalie Start
Wedgewood is in the starter's crease at the Devils morning skate.