Avalanche vs. Predators Game 46: Lineup, Details, and Viewing Guide

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Avalanche vs. Predators Game 46: Lineup, Details, and Viewing Guide

The Colorado Avalanche are set to host the Nashville Predators in Game 46 of the NHL season. This matchup occurs during the Avalanche’s ongoing seven-game homestand. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:08 p.m. MT. As both teams vie for critical points, fans are eager to see the latest developments.

Game Overview: Avalanche vs. Predators

The Avalanche currently hold a record of 33 wins, 4 losses, and 8 overtime losses. Meanwhile, the Predators have a record of 22 wins, 20 losses, and 4 overtime losses.

Recent Performance

  • The Avalanche experienced a slight dip without their key goalie Mackenzie Blackwood, going 3-2-1.
  • Despite his absence, Colorado is still unbeaten in regulation at home this season.
  • The Predators are 6-4-0 in their last ten games, remaining competitive for a Wild Card spot in the Western Conference.

Injury Updates

Mackenzie Blackwood has returned after missing six games. He boasts an impressive 13-1-1 record this season, with just 13 goals allowed during a seven-game winning streak. Other injuries to the Avalanche lineup include:

  • Logan O’Connor (undisclosed, TBD)
  • Joel Kiviranta (lower body, week-to-week)
  • Devon Toews (upper body, week-to-week)
  • Gabriel Landeskog (upper body, out for weeks)

Projected Lineups

The following individuals are expected to represent the Avalanche:

  • Artturi Lehkonen — Nathan MacKinnon — Martin Necas
  • Ross Colton — Brock Nelson — Valeri Nichushkin
  • Parker Kelly — Jack Drury — Victor Olofsson
  • Zakhar Bardakov — Ivan Ivan — Gavin Brindley
  • Defensive Pairings: Sam Malinski — Cale Makar, Josh Manson — Brent Burns, Ilya Solovyov — Samuel Girard
  • Goalies: Mackenzie Blackwood, Scott Wedgewood

Milestones to Watch

Several Avalanche players are on the brink of achieving significant milestones:

  • Samuel Girard: 3 assists away from 200
  • Gabriel Landeskog: 7 points shy of 600
  • Devon Toews: 9 points needed for 300
  • Valeri Nichushkin: 8 games away from 600
  • Nathan MacKinnon: 8 points from 1,100 and 10 assists from 700

Viewing Information

Fans can catch all the action on:

  • TV: Altitude TV
  • Radio: 92.5 FM

This exciting matchup between the Avalanche and the Predators promises to be an intriguing clash as both teams aim for crucial points in their respective standings. Followers of the NHL can look forward to a competitive game tonight at Ball Arena.