Overview
- Nathan MacKinnon leads the NHL in scoring and carries a 10-game point streak into the Denver matchup.
- Colorado ruled out Valeri Nichushkin with a lower-body injury after he left Tuesday’s game, and coach Jared Bednar said he will miss time.
- Gavin Brindley, who signed a two-year contract this week, moves onto the second line in Nichushkin’s spot.
- Samuel Girard plays for the first time since Oct. 9 after missing 15 games, returning on the third defense pair.
- Mackenzie Blackwood makes his third start of the season and first at Ball Arena, as the teams meet for the second time after Colorado’s 3-1 win in Buffalo on Oct. 13.