Colorado Avalanche left wing Andre Burakovsky. Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Avalanche forward Andre Burakovsky considered day-to-day

By Chelena Goldman | Last updated 6/20/22

Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said Monday that forward Andre Burakovsky is considered day-to-day, casting doubt over whether he will be in the lineup for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final.

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

At the time of media availability following Monday's morning skate, Burakovsky had not joined the team in Tampa Bay, where the Lightning will host the next two games at Amalie Arena.

Jared Bednar said Andre Burakovsky has not arrived yet to Tampa at this hour.

Not officially ruled out for Game 3 at this stage, but doesn't look great. https://t.co/dgYW61WPZr
— Kristen Shilton (@kristen_shilton) June 20, 2022

Burakovsky exited Game 2 over the weekend with what was first classified as an undisclosed injury. As SportsNet points out, replays later showed the Austrian-born forward appeared to block a neutral-zone shot with his hand during his final shift of the game.

He has three goals through 12 games these playoffs, including the overtime game-winner in Game 1 and another goal in Colorado's 7-0 rout of Tampa Bay in Game 2.

Andre Burakovsky loves to score big goals. #StanleyCup

: ABC, @ESPNPlus ➡️ https://t.co/sBuIIVq6By
: @Sportsnet ➡️ https://t.co/QP5h9jwNp0 pic.twitter.com/keVKwX8Xh1
— NHL (@NHL) June 19, 2022

Puck drop for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final is set for 8 p.m. ET. on Monday.

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