Jonathan Drouin to miss first round against the Winnipeg Jets
It has been revealed today that Jonathan Drouin's injury is worse than expected and that he will be missing the entire first round against the Winnipeg Jets.
At a time when the stakes are the highest, everyone is curious about the health of each team prior to the playoffs beginning. For the Colorado Avalanche, they have been dealt a huge blow, as they will be without forward Jonathan Drouin for the entirety of the first round against the Winnipeg Jets. The Avalanche announced today that he is out with a lower-body injury.
The Colorado Avalanche announce Jonathan Drouin is out for the first round vs Winnipeg with a lower-body injury
In 33 career games played in the post-season, Drouin has 6 goals and 15 assists for 21 points. This is a big loss for the Avalanche, who will have a tough time against the surging Jets this post-season.
As seen on Markerzone - Colorado Avalanche lose star Jonathan Drouin for the first round
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