Josh Manson and Joel Kiviranta of the Colorado Avalanche were absent from the morning skate due to injury and illness, respectively. Coach Jared Bednar expressed uncertainty about their availability for the evening game. Manson was described as day-to-day, while Kiviranta's participation was contingent on his recovery. However, Manson was later seen on the ice for warmups at Ball Arena, while Kiviranta remained absent.
#Avs Josh Manson is on the ice for warmups at Ball Arena. Joel Kiviranta (illness) is not.
Samuelsson is not in warm up
Hedman and Johansson are both missing from practice
Jared Bednar isn’t sure if Josh Manson will play tonight. He’s dealing with something. Day-to-day. Joel Kiviranta is sick and missed skate but could be able to go tonight.
#Avs coach Jared Bednar said Josh Manson (dealing with an injury) and Joel Kiviranta (illness) are questionable for this evening.
Josh Manson (injury) Joel Kiviranta (illness) Both missed morning skate and Jared Bednar isn't sure yet if either will play tonight.
Josh Manson and Joel Kiviranta appear to be absent this morning.