The Colorado Avalanche are facing a significant injury crisis as Ross Colton is expected to miss six to eight weeks due to a broken foot. Coach Jared Bednar also announced that Miles Wood will likely be sidelined for 7 to 10 days with an upper-body injury. This situation leaves the team without six of their top ten forwards, impacting their lineup significantly.

Bednar emphasized the need to focus on the players available and adapt to the circumstances. The Avalanche will have rookies and players with AHL experience stepping up as they prepare to face the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Additionally, goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen is set to make his Avalanche debut after being claimed off waivers. The team currently struggles with a low save percentage, highlighting the urgency for improvement in their goaltending performance.