Denver, CO (My Sportsbook) - Colorado Avalanche centerman Joe Sakic was scratched from Thursday night's 3-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild with a strained back. Sakic was third on the Avalanche with 12 points (2 G, 10 A) entering Thursday's action through 12 games. The 39-year-old played in just 44 games last season because of groin problems and subsequent hernia surgery. He posted career lows with 13 goals and 40 points. The native of British Columbia has spent his entire career with the Colorado franchise and decided in the offseason to play at least one more year, inking a one-year deal with the club to return for a 20th season. |
