The Colorado Avalanche received unwelcome news on Gavin Brindley, and it’s exactly what fans hoped to avoid.
The 21-year-old phenom has been ruled out week-to-week with a lower-body injury and will be re-evaluated in the coming weeks.
Gavin Brindley is going to be a stud. Love the celly! #GoAvsGopic.twitter.com/rbfhKNyYxx
— Avs Sparky (@AvsSparky) November 10, 2025
Brindley Suffers Another Injury
Brindley was roughed up Thursday during Colorado’s 6–3 victory over the New York Rangers at Ball Arena. He left in the first period after being driven into the boards and landing awkwardly, then went straight to the dressing room. He attempted a brief return during second-period warmups but quickly retreated down the tunnel. Moments later, the Avalanche announced he would not return. Brindley has recorded seven points (four goals, three assists) in 18 games this season.
This is Brindley’s second significant setback of the year. He previously missed time after sustaining a concussion on October 31 against the Vegas Golden Knights.
To fill the vacancy, Colorado recalled Jason Polin from the AHL’s Colorado Eagles. The 26-year-old made a strong impression during training camp and has produced a solid start in Loveland, notching six points (three goals, three assists) in 16 games. Given Brindley is expected to be out for an unknown amount time, we can expect more AHL players to fill the void. Tristen Nielsen is already doing that as the Avs are still without the services of Valerui Nichushkin, who is also rehabbing a lower body injury suffered against the Anaheim Ducks on November 11.
The Avalanche (14-1-5) are in Nashville this evening to take on the Predators (6-10-4) at Bridgestone Arena. Coverage kicks off at 6 p.m. local time.
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