Welcome to the NHL Status Report. Here is the latest lineup/injury news around the NHL.

Colorado Avalanche

Mackenzie Blackwood did not travel with the Avalanche for their season opener at the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday (10:30 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN1, TVAS). The goalie is dealing with an offseason injury and is week to week. ... Samuel Girard will be in the lineup Tuesday; the defenseman was dealing with an injury sustained during the offseason but is healthy enough to play.

New York Rangers

J.T. Miller and Artemi Panarin practiced Monday and will play for New York in its season opener against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday (8 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN1, TVAS). Miller, a forward and the new Rangers captain, sustained a lower-body injury during practice on Sept. 2

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