Injury Report: Colorado Avalanche vs Columbus Blue Jackets

This injury report previews the upcoming matchup on October 16, 2025 between the Colorado Avalanche vs Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH, highlighting key NHL lineup changes.

Erik Gudbranson (Defense, Day-To-Day) is questionable with an upper-body issue and will be a game-time decision. Miles Wood (Left Wing, Out) remains sidelined and won’t suit up on October 16. Luca Marrelli (Defense, IR-NR) is still recovering from shoulder surgery, likely out until mid-October.

On the Colorado side, Samuel Girard (Defense, IR) is on indefinite leave in the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program and will miss this contest. Jacob MacDonald (Defense, IR-NR) will sit out at least one week following hip surgery. Logan O’Connor (Right Wing, IR-LT) is unavailable after lower-body surgery. Defensive depth is further tested with Ronnie Attard (Defense, IR-NR) and center Nikita Prishchepov (Center, IR-NR) still rehabbing.

Injuries play a major role in betting strategy. Columbus’s top defensive pair is disrupted and Colorado’s blue line is also thin. Visit the NHL injury page for a complete roster update. This game airs on alt, ESPN+ and FDS-OH, offering multiple viewing options.

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