Avs F Kadri participates in morning skate

Colorado Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri participated in the team's morning skate on Wednesday ahead of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

According to TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun, Kadri has fired a few pucks since taking the ice. Head coach Jared Bednar has not yet announced Kadri's status for tonight's game.

Kadri has fired a few pucks since taking the ice. Let’s see what Jared Bednar says after the skate. https://t.co/bXLSdee8h1

Kadri has not played since Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals against the Edmonton Oilers when he sustained a thumb injury after being checked into the boards from behind by Evander Kane.

The 31-year-old has six goals and eight assists in 13 games this postseason.

The Avalanche lead the series 2-1 following a 6-2 loss in Game 3 on Monday.