Goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood will start for the Colorado Avalanche in tonight’s postseason contest, according to a report from Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet (@FriedgeHNIC). The goaltending change headlines a series of significant adjustments to the team's active roster ahead of puck drop.
The Colorado Avalanche are also set to welcome back two key veterans to the lineup. Defenseman Josh Manson and forward Joel Kiviranta have been confirmed as returning players for tonight's game. Their presence provides a boost to the rotation as the team manages ongoing personnel shifts during the playoffs.
While the team gains two players, they will be without forward Artturi Lehkonen and defenseman Sam Malinski. According to @FriedgeHNIC, both Artturi Lehkonen and Sam Malinski have been ruled out for this evening's matchup. In a corresponding move on the blue line, Jack Ahcan is slated to make his NHL playoff debut, stepping into the lineup as the team reshuffles its defensive pairings.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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