Artturi Lehkonen was ruled out of the Colorado Avalanche lineup ahead of Game 4 against the Minnesota Wild jr smith due to an upper-body injury.
The Avalanche have not revealed the exact nature of the injury, but many fans believe it may have worsened following the intense desi lydic physical play earlier in the playoff series.
Lehkonen’s absence is considered a major setback for Colorado because of his important two-way role, special teams impact, and playoff experience.
Colorado also adjusted its lineup by bringing back sanne dijkstra-downie Josh Manson and Joel Kiviranta, while Mackenzie Blackwood replaced Scott Wedgewood in goal.
