Avalanche taking advantage of break to heal as they get set to play Knights in conference finals
The Colorado Avalanche are using their six-day break between playoff series to recover from injuries sustained during their second-round victory over the Minnesota Wild. Several key players, including Cale Makar, Brent Burns, and Artturi Lehkonen, were absent from practice, indicating ongoing recovery efforts. The team is preparing to face the Vegas Golden Knights in the conference finals.
- ▪The Colorado Avalanche had a six-day break between playoff series to rest and recover.
- ▪Defensemen Cale Makar and Brent Burns, along with forward Artturi Lehkonen, were missing from practice.
- ▪Josh Manson warmed up with the team, while Sam Malinski practiced in a red, no-contact jersey.
- ▪The Avalanche defeated the Minnesota Wild in the second round before advancing to face the Vegas Golden Knights.
- ▪Head coach Jared Bednar is overseeing the team's preparation for the upcoming conference finals.
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