Major turnaround: Charles Hudon will get the chance of a lifetime with the Colorado Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche are in a very problematic situation right now. The roster is a mess, with almost every key player on the team sidelined.

Indeed, Jared Bednar's team has to deal with injuries to Nathan MacKinnon, Artturi Lehkonen, Evan Rodrigues, Valeri Nichushkin, Josh Manson, Bowen Byram, Shane Bowers, Kurtis MacDermid, Darren Helm and Gabriel Landeskog.

Because of the numerous injuries, Canadiens' veteran Charles Hudon will have the chance of a lifetime to shine tonight, as he will be used on the first line with Mikko Rantanen and Alex Newhook.

Certainly no one could have predicted this season for the Quebecer, who is taking advantage of a team that is decimated by injuries. On the other hand, this is a fully deserved opportunity for the 28 year old forward, who works so hard to get his chance in professional hockey.

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