Game 1 Hero may miss Games 3 and 4 of Stanley Cup Final
Andre Burakovsky has come up big for the Colorado Avalanche this season racking up 61 points in 80 games before recording 8 points 12 games so far in the playoffs. Those 8 points include his Game 1 Overtime game winning goal to help give the Avs an early lead in the series. But after leaving with 8 minutes left in the 3rd period of Game 2, The Avs may be missing the OT hero for a couple of days.
Andre Burakovsky and Nazem Kadri are day-to-day, Jared Bednar says. He didn't say they're out for tonight but it doesn't seem likely they'll play.� Peter Baugh (@Peter_Baugh) June 20, 2022
#Avs HC Jared Bednar says F Andre Burakovsky and C Nazem Kadri are day-to-day. Will see if Nicolas Aube-Kubel draws back into Game 3 vs #TBLightning Burakovsky has not arrived on the scene yet. Bednar didn't rule him out but he's not expected to play.� Ken Wiebe (@WiebesWorld) June 20, 2022
So while Head Coach Jared Bednar has not ruled Burakovsky out yet, there is some signs for trouble if the reports of him not even being in Tampa yet are true. The pain could be lessened if forward Nazem Kadri is able to return tonight but Burakovsky is another the Avs don't want to see missing time with Samuel Girard ruled out for the remainder of the playoffs. Although it would be quite legendary if Burakovsky is on a plane right now ready to go for Game 3 tonight at 7PM Central.
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Do you think Burakovsky will be back in the line up for games 3&4? | ||
| Yes he'd be a legend if he's back tonight. | 31 | 27.2 % |
| Let him rest for Game 4. | 32 | 28.1 % |
| No but hopefully Kadri is to lessen the loss! | 51 | 44.7 % |
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