The Colorado Avalanche are dealing with a depleted roster while in the midst of their busiest stretch of games to date this season, but reinforcements might be ready to help soon.
Cale Makar and Andrew Cogliano were on the ice Wednesday for an optional practice at Ball Arena. Coach Jared Bednar said both could possibly return to the lineup Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets.
Makar has missed the past two games, while Cogliano missed the 3-2 win Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. Both are dealing with lower-body injuries. There was more good news with defenseman Bowen Byram.