DENVER, Colo. -- The Colorado Avalanche practiced at Ball Arena Thursday afternoon following its 5-4 overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday.
Forward Mikko Rantanen hit the ice ahead of the team to practice with skills coach Shawn Allard. He stayed on the ice to run drills in a blue full-contact jersey.
Andre Burakovsky was back with the squad after being out on Wednesday night with an upper-body injury.
Devon Toews remains as an option for Saturday and continued to practice with the boys as he has been approved for controlled contact.
Avalanche Practice Ahead of Road Game
Colorado prepares for road game against Columbus
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