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Avalanche rookie center Matt Duchene wasn’t on the ice for practice Thursday at Family Sports Center. Coach Joe Sacco said Duchene had “a sore shoulder,” but should be able to play against the Chicago Blackhawks Friday night at the Pepsi Center.
“We just wanted to keep him off today and make sure we didn’t do anything further to it,” Sacco said after practice. “He should fine tomorrow night.”
Sacco said the injury occurred in the third period of Colorado’s Wednesday night home victory over Phoenix. “He took a hit in front of our bench and fell awkwardly,” Sacco said.
In 16 games, the 18-year-old Duchene has two goals and five assists for the Avalanche.
