Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon will play in Game 4 of the Western Conference Final as Colorado looks to avoid a series sweep, coach Jared Bednar announced Tuesday.

Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin, who was also injured in Game 3, is a game-time decision Tuesday. The Avalanche are also making a change in net, turning to Mackenzie Blackwood for the first time this series.

Bednar said MacKinnon was feeling a lot better on Tuesday morning after a full day off, and he is expecting him to play in all situations during the game. MacKinnon and Nichushkin both did not take part in the optional morning skate.