Artturi Lehkonen of the Colorado Avalanche is making progress in his recovery from a neck injury. The team has not provided a specific timeline for his return, but coach Jared Bednar mentioned that the initial timeline was set at 10-12 weeks, with a possibility of an earlier return due to Lehkonen's progress. Meanwhile, goalies Andrei Vasilevskiy and Antti Raanta are expected to start for the Tampa Bay Lightning and Carolina Hurricanes, respectively, in their upcoming games. Additionally, Andrei Svechnikov of the Hurricanes may not be available due to an upper-body injury.
Antti Raanta was the first goalie off the ice for the #Canes this morning in Vancouver. Andrei Svechnikov (upper-body injury) took part in some of the skate, but left early. Rod Brind'Amour says he's not holding his breath for him being available tonight. https://t.co/PmhOc3FVan
Andrei Vasilevskiy is the first goalie off the ice for the #Bolts so he should be in net tonight
Jared Bednar on Artturi Lehkonen: “He’s doing great.” Said his timeline (neck) was originally set at 10-12 weeks. He’s just passed four weeks. “Hopefully he can beat that timeline, but we don’t really know just yet. He’s making good progress.”
#Avs coach Jared Bednar said Artturi Lehkonen’s injury (neck) is a 10-12 week injury, but there is a possibility he could be ready before that given the progress he has made so far. He skated yesterday at the practice rink.
Artturi Lehkonen (neck) is doing some light skating today. Still no timeline.
#Avs Artturi Lehkonen (neck) is skating ahead of an optional practice today. No timeline yet for a return, per a team official.