The Avalanche will make a determination for Tanguay's (knee) status for Friday's game vs. the Panthers following that day's morning skate.

The Avalanche will make a determination for Tanguay's (knee) status for Friday's game vs. the Panthers following that day's morning skate.

Analysis:

The general expectation is that Tanguay will return to the lineup after practicing fully the last couple of days, but it's possible the team could decide against activating the forward Friday to buy him some recovery time. In any case, a return from IR is right around the corner for Tanguay, who has been limited to just 13 games this season.