The Colorado Avalanche is stuck in hockey purgatory after two weeks without a game.
One silver lining for the team’s lengthy COVID-19 pause?
“We’ll probably be healthy for the first time all year,” defenseman Erik Johnson said.
The Avs, barring additional virus concerns, are scheduled to return to the ice Sunday against the Anaheim Ducks at Ball Arena. Colorado practiced Thursday with nearly all of its key players in action. Injured defensemen Bo Byram (upper-body) and Ryan Murray (lower-body) wore full-contact sweaters. Forwards Mikko Rantanen and Logan O’Connor also returned from health and safety protocols.