Avalanche Game 72 vs Calgary Flames: Kadri’s Reunion, Lines, Notes & How To Watch
The Colorado Avalanche (48-14-10) complete a two-game homestand against the Calgary Flames (31-34-8). Puck drop is scheduled for 6:45 p. m.
MT. Key Stories to Watch Nazem Kadri is set to play his former team for the first of three meetings between the two clubs over the next 16 days. Kadri spent more than three and a half seasons in Calgary and didn’t miss a single game in that time.
The Avalanche have lost their last four games at home (0-3-1), but have a six-point lead on the Dallas Stars with two games in hand. Still, you’d like to see Colorado get back on track at Ball Arena, especially against a team near the bottom of the standings. Scott Wedgewood gets the nod after playing just one of the previous five games.
He’ll go up against Dustin Wolf for the Flames. Calgary has played well since selling off pieces at the trade deadline, which includes Mackenzie Weegar and Kadri. The Flames are 6-3-1 in their last 10 games.
Former Avs forward Victor Olofsson also returns to Denver. He has two goals and two assists in 11 games. Nic Roy was on the ice before morning skate began.