On the Wings

Update (2:54 PM): I should also include the fact that Forsberg skated with Joe Sakic and Andrew Brunette. - Matt

Okay, this is that “something big” I mentioned earlier:

Helene St. James reports that Peter Forsberg participated in practice today. Neither he nor Joel Quenneville would say if he’s going to play in Game 3, but Forsberg told St. James that he “felt great.” Basically, it depends on how he feels tomorrow. St. James  lists him as questionable.

Given what little the Avs have shown in this series, I’m no longer convinced that Forsberg alone will turn things around for them. The Wings have just shown themselves to be far and away the better team thus far and it’ll take a decline in their play for the Avs to make this a series, with or without Forsberg.

Also, St. James confirms that Jose Theodore will start. We’ll see if the show of confidence is enough to bring him back into form. The Wings will need to get to him early in any case.

Lastly, Scott Hannan (foot) is questionable.