Nazem Kadri Injury Update
Forward Nazem Kadri of the Colorado Avalanche is set to be sidelined for an unspecified number of games due to a finger injury. This update was provided by head coach Jared Bednar on Thursday. The team is optimistic about his potential return before the playoffs begin, possibly even as soon as next week.
Current Team Standing
Currently, the Avalanche have five games left in the regular season, with the next matchup against the Calgary Flames occurring on Thursday night. The Avalanche have already secured the top position in the Central Division and the Western Conference, and a victory against Calgary will ensure they claim the Presidents’ Trophy, awarded to the team with the NHL’s best regular-season record.
Kadri’s Performance and Impact
Kadri sustained his injury during a 3-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues earlier this week. Since joining Colorado via a trade from the Flames on March 6, he has recorded four goals and five assists over 16 games. The 35-year-old veteran was a key player in helping the Avalanche secure the Stanley Cup title the previous year.
Additional Injury Concerns
In addition to Kadri’s absence, Colorado will also be without defenseman Cale Makar, who is dealing with an upper-body injury. Makar participated in practice on Thursday but wore a red, non-contact jersey, marking his fifth consecutive game missed due to injury.
