Avalanche's Gavin Brindley Returns from Lower-Body Injury

Avalanche forward Gavin Brindley, 21, returns to the lineup tonight against the Panthers after missing 10 games with a lower-body injury. He previously sustained a concussion on Oct. 31 and was sidelined again Nov. 20. Brindley, who scored his first NHL goal Oct. 11 and an OT winner Nov. 9, has tallied 7 points (4 goals, 3 assists) in 18 games this season. He is expected to return to the fourth line.