The upcoming matchup between the Colorado Avalanche and the Anaheim Ducks promises to be an exciting contest. The game, scheduled for 10 p.m. ET, will feature distinct lineups as both teams aim for victory. Below are the projected lineups and additional relevant details about the teams.
Avalanche vs. Ducks: Projected Lineups Revealed
Colorado Avalanche Projected Lineup
- Gabriel Landeskog — Nathan MacKinnon — Martin Necas
- Victor Olofsson — Brock Nelson — Valeri Nichushkin
- Ross Colton — Jack Drury — Jason Polin
- Zakhar Bardakov — Parker Kelly — Gavin Brindley
- Defensive Pairings:
- Devon Toews — Cale Makar
- Josh Manson — Brent Burns
- Brett Kulak — Sam Malinski
- Goalies:
- Scott Wedgewood
- Mackenzie Blackwood
Scratched: None
Injured: Artturi Lehkonen (upper body), Logan O’Connor (hip surgery), Joel Kiviranta (concussion)
Anaheim Ducks Projected Lineup
- Chris Kreider — Leo Carlsson — Cutter Gauthier
- Jeffrey Viel — Mason McTavish — Beckett Sennecke
- Alex Killorn — Ryan Poehling — Jansen Harkins
- Ross Johnston — Tim Washe — Ian Moore
- Defensive Pairings:
- Jackson LaCombe — Jacob Trouba
- Olen Zellweger — Radko Gudas
- Pavel Mintyukov — Drew Helleson
- Goalies:
- Lukas Dostal
- Ville Husso
Scratched: None
Injured: Mikael Granlund (upper body), Troy Terry (upper body), Ryan Strome (illness), Frank Vatrano (shoulder)
Status Report
The Avalanche are coming off a 4-2 victory against the Los Angeles Kings. However, they did not hold a morning skate prior to this game. Artturi Lehkonen was injured during the match against Los Angeles and will miss some time according to head coach Jared Bednar. Additionally, Jason Polin has been recalled from Colorado’s AHL affiliate.
For the Ducks, both Vatrano and Strome participated in morning skate, but the team will maintain the same lineup for the third consecutive game. The Ducks look to build on recent performances as they face off against the formidable Avalanche.
