WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Avalanche rookie defenseman Chris Bigras missed his third consecutive game with the Avalanche. He remained in Colorado to recover from a concussion, and his return to the lineup is up in the air.
"He's better but not ready to practice with the team," Avs coach Patrick Roy said from MTS Centre.
Bigras, 21, was called up from the minors Jan. 13, made his debut the following night and played in 23 consecutive games before absorbing a hit to the head last week against Nashville. He wasn't immediately diagnosed with a concussion, because his symptoms were delayed.