The Jost-Kerfoot-Wilson line isn't set in stone to be the second unit in the season opener on Thursday, but things appear to be leaning that way. Bednar had praise for the forwards after the win against the Wild, especially the play of Wilson and how he can help open up more offensive lanes for his linemates
"He looks like he is playing real hard," Bednar said. "He's a big body guy, heavy on pucks, does some dirty work of those other guys.
"Wilson has certainly earned the opportunity to play in that position."
Wilson's two-way ability seems to complement the skills of the second-year forwards nicely.
"They're two young, talented players. It was fun to play with them," Wilson said. "They see the ice very well. They both have great shots. There is quite a few different weapons on the line. I just try to get the puck and get it to them and work it through them. See what they're doing. I think it went well tonight."
PENALTY SHOT: Kerfoot was awarded a penalty shot late in the second period after being tripped up on a breakaway. The forward received a stretch pass at the blue line and was all alone with goaltender Andrew Hammond when he his legs were taken out from under him with 34.7 seconds remaining.
On his ensuing attempt, Kerfoot beat Hammond with his shot but the puck caromed off the cross bar and away instead of finding twine.
"I don't remember having one. That might have been my first," Kerfoot said of the penalty shot.
SHOTS, SHOTS, SHOTS, EVERYBODY: Colorado had a strong opening period as the team outshot Minnesota 18-5. It was the most pucks the Avalanche has fired on goal in one frame during the preseason.
The Avs' previous high during the exhibition schedule was 12 in the second frame of Monday's game at the Vegas Golden Knights.
Colorado finished the contest with a 41-24 edge in shots.
ANDRIGHETTO OUT FOR AWHILE: Bednar revealed following Friday's game that right wing Sven Andrighetto will miss the start of the regular season and possibly most of the first month, if not all of it.
The Swiss right wing is out with a lower-body injury that he suffered on Wednesday versus the Dallas Stars.
"I think he's going to be a couple weeks, two to three to four," Bednar said. "Somewhere in there. Not real long, but it's a significant amount of time to start the season."
KAMENEV UPDATE: Forward Vladislav Kamenev didn't play on Friday while he's dealing with a minor muscle injury, but he shouldn't be out for too long. He's listed as day-to-day, according to Bednar.
"He's got a lower body, muscle thing he is dealing with. I think it's the hip," Bednar said. "When he feels good, he'll start to skate again. He's doing some P.T. and doing some workouts. I don't expect him on the ice tomorrow, that was the last thing I heard."
Kamenev had played in three straight preseason contests prior to Friday night.
