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Jonathan Drouin of the Colorado Avalanche.
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Avalanche Forward Jonathan Drouin Out for First Playoff Round

Published April 20, 2024 at 2:20 PM
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As the NHL playoffs approach, team health becomes more crucial than ever. Today's announcement brings disappointing news for the Colorado Avalanche fans: forward Jonathan Drouin will miss the entire first round of the playoffs due to a severe lower-body injury.

The Colorado Avalanche announce Jonathan Drouin is out for the first round vs Winnipeg with a lower-body injury

The Shocking Announcement



This update comes as a surprise, revealing the injury to be more serious than many expected.



This is undoubtedly going to be a huge setback for the Avalanche as they enter the playoffs.

Impact on Team Performance



Jonathan Drouin, praised for his contributions during the post-season, has played in 33 playoff games, accumulating 6 goals and 15 assists, totaling 21 points.


His absence is a huge setback for the Avalanche, who face the Winnipeg Jets in the first round. The Jets' recent performance proves that the Avalanche have a challenging series ahead without Drouin on the ice.

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