It's a case of good news and bad news for the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday.
While their captain, Gabriel Landeskog, will be back from his three-game suspension to play against the Edmonton Oilers, forward Nathan MacKinnon's knee injury will keep him out of the contest and perhaps beyond.
"When we get to Denver, some time this week he's going to meet with our team doctors," Avalanche coach Patrick Roy told reporters. "I guess from there we'll have a better idea."
MacKinnon was hurt late in a come-from-behind win over the Calgary Flames on Friday. He has 21 goals and 31 assists in 72 games.
Matt Duchene missed Friday's game with a knee injury of his own and isn't expected to play Sunday.
The injuries come at a critical time for Colorado, which entered Sunday's game clinging to the second Western Conference wild-card spot. The Avalanche are one point ahead of the Minnesota Wild, who are in action Sunday against the Chicago Blackhawks.
