The upcoming matchup between the Calgary Flames and the Colorado Avalanche is generating considerable attention. It is set for 9 p.m. ET, with broadcast coverage on KUSA, KTVD, ALT, and SNW. This game is vital for both teams as the regular season comes to a close.
Flames Projected Lineup
- Yegor Sharangovich — Mikael Backlund — Matt Coronato
- Joel Farabee — Morgan Frost — Matvei Gridin
- Connor Zary — Ryan Strome — Aydar Suniev
- Victor Olofsson — John Beecher — Adam Klapka
- Yan Kuznetsov — Zach Whitecloud
- Olli Maatta — Hunter Brzustewicz
- Brayden Pachal — Zayne Parekh
- Dustin Wolf (Goalie)
- Devin Cooley (Goalie)
Flames Status Report
Key players unable to play include:
- Jake Bean (undisclosed injury)
- Samuel Honzek (upper body injury)
- Jonathan Huberdeau (hip surgery)
- Joel Hanley (upper body injury)
- Kevin Bahl (lower body injury)
Additionally, Ryan Lomberg, Tyson Gross, and Blake Coleman are scratched. Coleman is away from the team for the birth of his child, as confirmed by Flames coach Ryan Huska.
Avalanche Projected Lineup
- Artturi Lehkonen — Nathan MacKinnon — Martin Necas
- Gabriel Landeskog — Brock Nelson — Valeri Nichushkin
- Ross Colton — Nicolas Roy — Logan O’Connor
- Parker Kelly — Jack Drury — Joel Kiviranta
- Devon Toews — Sam Malinski
- Brett Kulak — Josh Manson
- Nick Blankenburg — Brent Burns
- Mackenzie Blackwood (Goalie)
- Scott Wedgewood (Goalie)
Avalanche Status Report
Injuries impacting the team include:
- Cale Makar (upper body injury)
- Nazem Kadri (finger injury, expected to miss several games)
Kadri’s injury occurred during a recent 3-1 win against the St. Louis Blues. Avalanche coach Jared Bednar remains hopeful for his return before the Stanley Cup Playoffs commence next weekend.
Game Outlook
As both teams gear up for this critical clash, fans anticipate an exciting showdown. The performance in this game could significantly influence playoff positioning as the regular season winds down.
