Avalanche vs. Flames April 9: Key Injury Updates and Inactive Players
The Colorado Avalanche visit the Calgary Flames on April 9 at Ball Arena in Denver. The matchup begins at 9 p.m. ET and streams on ESPN+.
Game details
The Avalanche enter with a 51-16-10 record. The Flames are 32-36-9 this season.
BetMGM lists Colorado as the favorite at -350. Calgary is +280. The total is 6.5. Odds were updated at 6:37 p.m. ET.
Avalanche injury report
Colorado listed two key defenders as out. These absences are notable given the team’s playoff positioning.
| Player | Pos | Status | Injury | GP | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | D | Out | Upper body | 73 | 20 | 55 | 75 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | Out | Finger | 77 | 16 | 34 | 50 |
Flames injury report
Calgary listed five players on its report. Three are sidelined for the season.
| Player | Pos | Status | Injury | GP | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Bahl | D | Day-to-day | Lower body | 76 | 4 | 14 | 18 |
| Jake Bean | D | Out | Undisclosed | 16 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | LW | Out for season | Hip | 50 | 10 | 15 | 25 |
| Samuel Honzek | LW | Out for season | Upper body | 18 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Joel Hanley | D | Out for season | Upper body | 68 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
Impact and outlook
In the Avalanche vs. Flames matchup on April 9, key injury updates and inactive players will shape minutes. Colorado loses top offensive and defensive contributors.
Calgary still copes with multiple season-ending absences. Expect altered lines and more defensive zone time for depth players.
Broadcast and streaming
The game airs via ESPN+. Fans can stream the contest live on the service. Filmogaz.com will provide pregame context and updates.
