Avalanche's Nazem Kadri: Set to play in Game 1

Kadri (finger) is expected to play in Game 1 against the Kings on Sunday, per DNVR Avalanche.

Analysis:

After missing five straight games because of a broken finger, Kadri skated on the third line and worked on the top power-play unit during Saturday's practice. He finished the 2025-26 regular season with 16 goals, 50 points, 213 shots on net and 50 hits in 77 games between Colorado and Calgary.