• Might be ready Thursday
    Joshua (upper body) could be an option versus Dallas on Thursday, telling reporters, "Yeah, possibly. I'm not sure yet. We'll talk about it and see how the morning goes," per Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.

    Advice: At this point, Joshua should probably be considered a game-time decision heading into Thursday's tilt, though the fact that he skated in a second-line role Wednesday serves as a strong indication he's nearing a return. If he does suit up against the Stars, it would be the 27-year-old winger's first appearance since Feb. 13 versus Chicago, a game in which he racked up three points. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 1:01 pm
  • Under the weather
    Kiviranta missed practice Wednesday due to an illness ahead of Thursday's clash with the Rangers, Brennan Vogt of The-Rink.com reports.

    Advice: Kiviranta hasn't played for the Avs since March 13 versus Vancouver, a stretch of five games, so his illness is unlikely to impact the lineup. The fact the winger has notched just one goal in his last 39 appearances while adding just three helpers means few fantasy players will notice his absence if he's unable to go. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 12:32 pm
  • Questionable for Thursday
    Nichushkin is questionable for Thursday's game against the Rangers because of a lower-body injury, per Aarif Deen of Mile High Sports.

    Advice: Nichushkin has 26 goals and 50 points in 48 outings in 2023-24. His injury is not expected to keep him out long term, but if he does miss Thursday's tilt, then Zach Parise might slide into a top-six role. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 12:13 pm
  • Practices in non-contact jersey
    Grundstrom (lower body) practiced in a non-contact jersey Wednesday, per Eric Stephens of The Athletic.

    Advice: It's an encouraging step forward for Grundstrom, who was last in the lineup Feb. 13. He has eight goals, 12 points and 115 hits in 60 games this season. Grundstrom will likely serve on the fourth line once he has recovered from his lower-body injury. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:39 am
  • Up from minors
    Bains was called up from AHL Abbotsford on Wednesday.

    Advice: Bains' promotion could be an indication that Elias Lindholm (undisclosed) will remain sidelined heading into Thursday's clash with Dallas. The 23-year-old Bains has played in just five NHL games this season in which he's tallied three shots, five hits and six PIM while averaging 12:57 of ice time. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:05 am
  • Nabs assist
    Foegele logged an assist and three hits in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Jets.

    Advice: Foegele had gone four games without a point prior to Tuesday. The 27-year-old winger set up a Leon Draisaitl tally in the second period. Foegele's best bet for sustained offense is playing on the second line, but the Oilers are still mixing and matching wingers there when Draisaitl centers his own line. Foegele is up to 36 points, 164 shots on net, 77 hits, 45 PIM and a plus-1 rating through 70 appearances. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:48 am
  • Gets on scoresheet with helper
    Cotter notched an assist, two shots on goal, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Predators.

    Advice: Cotter had been scratched for five of the previous six games, but he got into the lineup when William Carrier (upper body) couldn't play Tuesday. The helper snapped a five-game slump for Cotter. The 24-year-old forward has 23 points, 95 shots on net, 205 hits, 41 PIM and a minus-8 rating through 66 contests, but he doesn't have a guaranteed spot in the lineup when the Golden Knights are at or near full health up front. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:36 am
  • Logs assist Tuesday
    Stephenson notched an assist in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Predators.

    Advice: Stephenson has five points over his last six games, providing steady offense from a second-line role. The 29-year-old has come around after an inconsistent first half of the campaign. Overall, he's at 45 points, 93 shots on net and a minus-10 rating through 68 appearances while seeing ice time in all situations. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:31 am
  • Pockets helper in overtime loss
    Marchessault picked up an assist in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Predators.

    Advice: Marchessault has gone seven contests without a multi-point effort, but he has two goals and two assists over his last five outings. He remains a steady presence in a top-line role. The 33-year-old winger is up to 39 goals, 23 helpers, 236 shots on net, 92 hits and a plus-1 rating over 72 contests this season. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:30 am