CENTENNIAL, Colo.--Joonas Donskoi is getting closer to returning to the Colorado Avalanche lineup, but he will have to wait a little longer for his return to game action.
Donskoi joined the team as a non-contact participant at practice on Wednesday for the first time since taking a high hit on Jan. 7 at the New York Rangers. He previously took part in Tuesday's optional morning skate in the same capacity and skated on his own before the last few full-group sessions.
"He was OK, he wasn't cleared for contact though today," head coach Jared Bednar said of the Finnish forward. "He took some light contact yesterday, he was allowed controlled contact today. He won't be an option for us for tomorrow."
Donskoi Joins Practice as Non-Contact Participant
The forward has missed the last two outings in concussion protocol

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Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar after practice

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