Midway through the first period against the Vancouver Canucks, the Colorado Avalanche got some news that will not please them.

Jean-Sebastien Giguere, the player who has kept the Avs in the playoff race, left the game with a groin injury.

No word how serious it is but he is out for this game at the very least.

Down at Lake Erie, Cedrick Desjardins is currently injured as well, giving the Avs limited options if Giguere is out for an extended period. Regardless, it is a concern for the Avs and time for Semyon Varlamov to shine.

Peter Mueller is also out of the game with a torso injury and T.J. Galiardi was lost during the first period with a shoulder torso injury.

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