Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri is working to try to play in the Stanley Cup Final. Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri 'day-to-day'

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated Jun 15, 2022 3:57 PM ET

When Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final commences on Wednesday night, the Colorado Avalanche will look to dethrone the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning. Before the Avalanche officially clinched their spot in the Final, forward Nazem Kadri suffered a thumb injury against the Edmonton Oilers, and it appeared his fate for the rest of the postseason had been sealed.

While his status for the series-opener on Wednesday is still unclear, Colorado head coach Jared Bednar had an update on both Kadri and veteran Andrew Cogliano.

Jared Bednar describes Nazem Kadri and Andrew Cogliano as day-to-day. He did not give any updates on who will start in net. Burakovsky is fine despite leaving skate early.
— Peter Baugh (@Peter_Baugh) June 15, 2022

Kadri skated early this morning. Without a stick. Same as yesterday. I think he’s hoping to play before the end of the series but no guarantee of that at this point. https://t.co/cOo5OoJsrs
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) June 15, 2022

Kadri hasn't played since Game 3 of the Western Conference Final against the Oilers. In 13 contests this postseason, the 31-year-old has six goals and eight assists for 14 points.

Victor Barbosa

Victor Barbosa is a passionate follower of MLB, the NBA and NFL, with a deep interest in Boston-area teams. He graduated from Springfield College -- The Birthplace of Basketball -- in 2013 with a degree in Communications-Sports Journalism. Previous bylines include FanSided, Heavy and Syracuse

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