Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche at LA Kings (8:30 p.m. MT)

Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty ImagesNo morning skate took place for the Colorado Avalanche so there’s always a surprise in store as Bowen Byram will be replaced with Brad Hunt due to an illness. Pavel Francouz is also expected to play against the Anaheim Ducks tomorrow night.

Just caught up with #Avs Jared Bednar before tonight’s road tilt at the Kings. Bo Byram will miss tonight’s game with an illness. Alexandar Georgiev starts in net.

— Kyle Fredrickson (@kylefredrickson) April 9, 2023 Colorado Avalanche

As always the key storyline for the defending champions are the injuries and which players will be available for the game. This lineup is expected the same barring any surprises as…