Nazem Kadri Injured During Avalanche vs. Blues Match

Mo. Basuony

Published: April 9, 2026 11:33 PM ET

Nazem Kadri suffered an upper-body injury during Tuesday’s game against the St. Louis Blues.
He was ruled out for the remainder of the game at the start of the third period.
It is unclear exactly how the injury occurred.
Kadri missed most of the second period after blocking a couple of shots early in the frame.
Kadri is 35 years old.
The Avalanche re-acquired him from the Calgary Flames at the trade deadline.
He previously played for Colorado from 2019 to 2022.
This season Kadri has 16 goals and 50 points in 76 games.
The Avalanche won the game 3-1 and clinched the top seed in the Western Conference.

Nazem Kadri left Tuesday’s game after suffering an upper-body injury. Team officials ruled him out at the start of the third period.

Injury details and game timeline

Kadri missed most of the second period. He had blocked a couple of shots early in that frame.

The exact cause of the injury has not been confirmed. The team has not provided further details.

Kadri is 35 years old. He was re-acquired by Colorado from the Calgary Flames at the trade deadline.

He previously skated for the Avalanche from 2019 to 2022. This season he has 16 goals and 50 points in 76 games.

The Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1. That victory secured the top seed in the Western Conference.

Kadri’s absence did not prevent the team from clinching the position. The club will assess injuries ahead of upcoming games.

Medical updates are expected as the team gathers more information. Filmogaz.com will monitor developments closely.

Fans should watch official team reports for an injury timeline. Updates will follow when available.