Most Recent Matt Duchene News
Matt Duchene played just 5:12 at even strength and 7:21 overall in Thursday's 3-2 loss at Phoenix. He was minus-2 and didn't appear to suffer an injury.
Sounds like Duchene was benched for his lack of production. This punishment could go one of two ways with fantasy owners praying it sparks his offensive game.
March 24, 2012, 8:32 a.m.
I am getting the word that Matt Duchene will play tonight
Sounds like Duchy plays tonight. Through 48 games this season, he has 13 goals and 26 points.
March 15, 2012, 5:30 p.m.
Matt Duchene expected to play tomorrow against Devils
Duchene is way ahead of schedule. Through 48 games this season, he has 13 goals and 26 points.
March 14, 2012, 12:54 p.m.
Buffalo – Matt Duchene is with the Avs on their New York/New Jersey road trip. The word I’m hearing is that he is skating again, and will during the morning skate coming up shortly at the First Niagara Center.
If all goes according to plan, Duchene will return to the lineup during the last week of the season. Through 48 games this season, he has 13 goals and 26 points.
March 14, 2012, 11:37 a.m.
Duchene, who is expected to miss another week or two, wasn't originally scheduled to be on the trip.
If all goes according to plan, Duchene will return to the lineup during the last week of the season. Through 48 games this season, he has 13 goals and 26 points.
March 14, 2012, 10:20 a.m.
DUCHENE UPDATE: Matt Duchene suffered an ankle injury; no surgery required. Will be out approximately three to four weeks.
If all goes according to plan, Duchene will return to the lineup during the last week of the season. Through 48 games this season, he has 13 goals and 26 points.
March 8, 2012, 10:59 a.m.
Duchene will be re-evaluated today. Will get an update either tonight or tomorrow. Will not be on the trip to Nashville. -- Joe Sacco.
Duchene will miss at least one game but might be lost for the season. Through 48 games this season, he has 13 goals and 26 points.
March 7, 2012, 3:33 p.m.
Matt Duchene (ankle) is not practicing with the #Avalanche this morning. Complete update later
Not surprising as it looked like Duchene broke his ankle last night. It would be very surprising to see him back on the ice during the regular season.
March 7, 2012, 1:30 p.m.
Matt Duchene looks to have a bad right leg injury. Needed help off
Duchene was injured trying in the Avs' 7-1 win as he tried to avoid a body check. It seems like he will miss a significant amount of playing time.
March 6, 2012, 11:46 p.m.
The Avs made the news official after Saturday's practice at the MTS Centre. Duchene will skate at left wing on a line with Paul Stastny and Milan Hejduk.
Duchene draws in on the top line tonight. In 39 games before getting hurt, the former 3rd overall pick scored 12 goals and 24 points.
Feb. 19, 2012, 10:45 a.m.
Matt Duchene will return to the Avalanche lineup tomorrow night in Winnipeg. I have received word that Duchene is good to go again, for the first time since Dec. 29.
Duchene will play tomorrow so make sure to slot him back into your lineup. In 39 games before getting hurt, the former 3rd overall pick scored 12 goals and 24 points.
Feb. 18, 2012, 4:30 p.m.
Matt Duchene won’t play tonight, but his status has been upgraded to day-to-day. Sounds like there is a slight chance now he might play in Winnipeg Sunday. I still think it’ll be at home coming off the road trip that he’ll return, but let’s see what tomorrow brings.
Duchene continues to progress but likely needs a few more practices before getting back into the lineup. In 39 games before getting hurt, the former 3rd overall pick scored 12 goals and 24 points.
Feb. 17, 2012, 6:08 p.m.
Matt Duchene is skating again, but the word I’m hearing is he won’t play tonight. I don’t think he’ll play until next week, the first home game back after this trip. But we’ll see about that too.
Duchene continues to progress but likely needs a few more practices before getting back into the lineup. In 39 games before getting hurt, the former 3rd overall pick scored 12 goals and 24 points.
Feb. 17, 2012, 2:12 p.m.
Matt Duchene (left knee) also will skate, but isn't expected to play.
Duchene continues to progress but likely needs a few more practices before getting back into the lineup. In 39 games before getting hurt, the former 3rd overall pick scored 12 goals and 24 points.
Feb. 16, 2012, 5:57 p.m.
Avalanche center Matt Duchene is again practicing with the team today at its Centennial complex, but Duchene is still donning an orange jersey so he won’t be available to the media.
Great news that Duchene continues to progress. Before getting hurt, he scored 12 goals and 24 points in 39 games. Stay tuned for a further update from the team.
Feb. 14, 2012, 1:16 p.m.
