Avalanche F John Mitchell, D Cory Sarich out with injuries in Game 1 against Wild
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Colorado Avalanche will be without forward John Mitchell and defenseman Cory Sarich in Game 1 of their playoff series against Minnesota on Thursday night.
Coach Patrick Roy said after the morning practice that Mitchell is out with a head injury and is "day-to-day." Sarich is sidelined with an aching back, but Roy said he's "feeling better."
Sarich hasn't played since April 1. Mitchell sat out the last two games of the regular season.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Avalanche are already without leading scorer Matt Duchene, who missed the last eight games of the season after damaging the MCL in his left knee when he collided with a teammate.