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NHL Status Report: Nichushkin could return for Avalanche against Ducks | NHL.com Letang day to day for Penguins; Marchand questionable for Panthers on Thursday

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Scott Wedgewood - Expected to start Wednesday Wedgewood is slated to start Wednesday's home game against the Ducks, Jesse Montano reports.

Impact Wedgewood will look to extend his win streak to three games after he posted a 2.00 GAA and .927 save percentage over his last two outings. The 33-year-old netminder has been elite this season with a 20-3-4 record, a 2.19 GAA and a .917 save percentage. He'll face the red-hot Ducks, who are riding a four-game winning streak and rank 13th in the NHL with 3.22 goals per game this season.

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Avalanche vs. Ducks Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Wednesday, January 21, 2026 The Colorado Avalanche are big favorites (-307) at home versus the Anaheim Ducks (+243) on Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET.Watch the NHL on Fubo!Aval...

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Taylor Makar - Promoted Wednesday Makar was recalled from AHL Colorado on Wednesday.

Impact Makar figures to slot into the lineup against the Ducks on Wednesday, filling a bottom-six role for the club that is plagued by injuries. In his previous five NHL appearances this year, the 24-year-old winger failed to register a point while generating seven hits, four shots and one block while averaging a mere 5:29 of ice time.

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Jack Ahcan - Called up Wednesday Ahcan was recalled from AHL Colorado on Wednesday.

Impact Ahcan has been in the minors since mid-November, but he'll rejoin the NHL club with two weeks remaining before the Olympic break. The 28-year-old blueliner will likely have an opportunity to see some playing time with the NHL club since Devon Toews (upper body) is slated to miss the Avalanche's next two games.

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Devon Toews - Set to miss homestand Toews (upper body) will not be available for the Avalanche's next two games, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports Wednesday.

Impact Toews is reportedly getting close to making his return, but it is not expected to happen during his next two contests. The blueliner has already missed seven games due to his upper-body injury. Prior to his absence, Toews was stuck in a 15-game goal drought during which he generated five assists, 33 shots and 25 blocks.

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Joel Kiviranta - Targeting Friday return Head coach Jared Bednar said Wednesday that he hopes Kiviranta (lower body) will be able to return for Friday's game against the Flyers, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Kiviranta has been sidelined since late December, and he was officially placed on injured reserve Monday. However, it appears as though he's closing in on a return to game action. If he's able to suit up for Friday's matchup, that would allow him to appear in NHL games for nearly two weeks leading up to the Olympic break. Kiviranta has made 21 appearances for the Avalanche this year, recording a goal, three assists, 30 hits and six PIM while averaging 9:29 of ice time.

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Avalanche vs. Ducks: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions The Colorado Avalanche (34-5-8) are the heavy favorites when they host the Anaheim Ducks (25-21-3) on Wednesday, Jan. 21. The Avalanche are...

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Valtteri Puustinen - Headed to Colorado Puustinen, alongside a 2026 seventh-round pick, were traded to the Avalanche from Pittsburgh on Tuesday in exchange for Ilya Solovyov.

Impact In the midst of his seventh season in the Penguins' organization, Puustinen will move to Colorado following Tuesday's trade. While he didn't crack Pittsburgh's lineup this season, he has been productive with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, recording 26 points across 35 games. While it'll be tough for him to find a full-time role with the Avalanche, he might be able to join the NHL squad at some point this season due to the team's plethora of current injuries on the wing.

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Valeri Nichushkin - Should be available Wednesday Nichushkin (upper body) is expected to suit up at home versus the Ducks on Wednesday, Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Impact Nichushkin sustained minor injuries in a car accident on the way to Monday's game versus the Capitals, per Corey Masisak of The Denver Post. However, the 30-year-old winger participated in Tuesday's optional skate and isn't expected to miss any additional time. As long as he doesn't have any setbacks prior to puck drop Wednesday, Nichushkin should reclaim his spot on the second line next to Ross Colton and Brock Nelson.

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Parker Kelly - Opens scoring Monday Kelly scored a goal on two shots and added three hits in Monday's 5-2 win over the Capitals.

Impact Kelly has two goals and two assists over his last six games. Injuries have started to pile up among the Avalanche's forwards, affording Kelly a chance to see more ice time. He's averaging 14:15 per game in January, two minutes higher than his season average. Overall, the 26-year-old has a career-high nine goals with eight assists, 62 shots on net, 98 hits, 32 blocked shots, 14 PIM and a plus-11 rating over 47 appearances.

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Artturi Lehkonen - Adds insurance tally Lehkonen scored a goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Monday's 5-2 win over the Capitals.

Impact Lehkonen had been limited to one helper over his previous five games. The 30-year-old winger remains in a top-six role, so his recent slump on offense is likely to be just a blip on the radar. He's at 16 goals, 36 points, 117 shots on net, 34 hits, 26 blocked shots and a plus-32 rating over 47 appearances, giving him a chance to challenge for a 60-point campaign if he can turn up the scoring again.

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Avalanche vs. Ducks Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 21

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Avalanche vs. Ducks Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 21

Martin Necas - Two helpers in win Necas pocketed two assists, one on the power play, in Monday's 5-2 win over the Capitals.

Impact Both assists came on Nathan MacKinnon tallies, as Necas helped the Avs' superstar reach 1,100 career points. Necas has five multi-point performances in the last 11 games, a stretch in which he's racked up six goals and 13 points as he continues surging toward a career-best campaign.

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Victor Olofsson - Two points including winner Monday Olofsson scored the game-winning goal and added a power-play assist in Monday's 5-2 win over the Capitals.

Impact Both points came in the second period as the Avs took the lead for good. Olofsson has two multi-point performances in the last four games, but those are the only times he's gotten onto the scoresheet since Dec. 13, and Monday's helper was his first power-play point since Nov. 9. On the season, the veteran winger has nine goals and 23 points in 47 contests.

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Nathan MacKinnon - Hits big career milestone MacKinnon scored two goals, one on the power play, and added an even-strength assist in Monday's 5-2 win over the Capitals.

Impact With his goal late in the second period that wrapped up the scoring on the afternoon, MacKinnon reached 1,100 career points, becoming just the second player in franchise history to reach that plateau after Hall of Famer Joe Sakic. MacKinnon's tied with Connor McDavid atop the NHL leaderboard with 85 points, and his 38 goals puts him well in front in the race for the Rocket Richard Trophy.

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Scott Wedgewood - Picks up win over Caps Wedgewood stopped 22 shots in Monday's 5-2 win over Washington.

Impact The Avs never trailed in the game as they out-shot the visitors 44-24, making life relatively easy for Wedgewood. It was his first start since Jan. 8, as he may be ceding the top spot in the crease back to Mackenzie Blackwood, but through five outings this month Wedgewood's delivered a 3-2-0 record with a stout 2.44 GAA and .911 save percentage.

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Avalanche host the Ducks after MacKinnon's 2-goal game

The Colorado Avalanche host the Anaheim Ducks after Nathan MacKinnon's two-goal game against the Washington Capitals in the Avalanche's 5-2 win

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Alex Barre-Boulet - Returns to minors Barre-Boulet was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Monday.

Impact Barre-Boulet recorded an assist and two hits during Monday's 5-2 win over the Capitals, but he had a team-low 3:46 of ice time. It was his first appearance in the NHL in 2025-26, but he'll link back up with the Eagles in short order.

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Avalanche host the Ducks after MacKinnon's 2-goal game