The Avalanche, coming off a disappointing 5-3 loss Saturday in Game 1 against the Dallas Stars, promises to be better in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinal series in Edmonton.
But Colorado will have to do so without two key players and possibly a third.
Goalie Philipp Grubauer, who suffered a groin or leg injury early in the second period Saturday, will not be available for Monday night’s Game 2. Defenseman Erik Johnson, who played sparingly after leaving Game 1 twice with injuries, is doubtful and forward Matt Calvert, who was “unfit to play” Saturday, is “day-to-day.