Jonathan Drouin is expected to make his playoff debut for the Avalanche, with coach Jared Bednar indicating he is a game-time decision. Meanwhile, Devon Toews will miss Game 4 due to illness, with Caleb Jones taking his place. Toews is feeling better and will travel with the team to Dallas, aiming to play in Game 5 as confirmed by Bednar.
Devon Toews is good to go tonight as per Jared Bednar
Devon Toews is feeling better and will play in Game 5 tonight in Dallas. Huge for the Avs as they fight for their season.
Good morning from Dallas 👋 Devon Toews is one of the first Avs on the ice for today's optional skate. https://t.co/EKBYDkAibI
Devon Toews is on the ice this morning.
Devon Toews is feeling better and will travel with the team to Dallas. “Hopefully he’s good to go tomorrow,” Bednar said. Said the absence wasn’t related to the Benn hit.
Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews to miss Game 4 because of an illness, team says https://t.co/rtIsoP0uSl
Devon Toews (illness) also will not play for the suddenly shorthanded #Avs in a critical Game 4 at Ball Arena ... https://t.co/CEkW7p6Sh4
The Avalanche are saying Devon Toews is out with an illness. Caleb Jones dresses tonight for Game 4.
Devon Toews (illness) will not play tonight.
Also: Devon Toews won't play tonight for Colorado...Caleb Jones is in. Toews took that massive hit from Jamie Benn in Game 2. (Corrected from earlier.)
Devon Toews will not play for the #Avs tonight as well. He's out with an illness, per a team spokesman.
Devon Toews is out due to illness, per the Avs.
Devon Toews is OUT. Caleb Jones is on the ice for warmups. Toews was at morning skate.
Bednar says, "we'll see when we get here tonight," when asked if Drouin is playing. I personally wouldn't read too much into it. Bednar doesn't usually share lineup decision in the playoffs but I guess we'll see.
Jared Bednar says Jonathan Drouin is a game time decision for tonight. He’s a possibility.
Jonathan Drouin is in PP1 blue at morning skate. I sense he should be good to go to make his Avs playoff debut tonight. https://t.co/8nzaoGH9sW
Jonathan Drouin takes the ice in a PP1 jersey. A return for the Avalanche appears imminent. https://t.co/QwAk9fr4gr