Avalanche Host Penguins on ESPN as Crosby’s Return Remains Possible

Pittsburgh’s post‑Olympic surge tests Colorado’s response to a recent stumble.

Overview

Colorado faces Pittsburgh tonight at Ball Arena in a late-night, nationally televised game on ESPN with streaming on Amazon Prime.
Sidney Crosby took full-contact reps at morning skate after his Winter Olympics injury, but his status for the lineup remains unconfirmed.
Former Avalanche defenseman Sam Girard is expected to be in the building after his trade to Pittsburgh, though he is not slated to play.
Scott Wedgewood is projected to start for Colorado as he outperforms MacKenzie Blackwood, who is still working back to form following offseason surgery.
Colorado’s midseason tweaks include Nazem Kadri’s return, Brett Kulak replacing Sam Girard on defense, and Nicolas Roy contributing early, while Pittsburgh has climbed to second in the Metropolitan Division.