DENVER • The Avalanche have lost another prominent forward to a significant injury.

Evan Rodrigues is considered “week to week,” coach Jared Bednar told reporters Saturday, and he is expected to miss about two to four weeks in total. The lower-body injury occurred in Wednesday’s home loss to Vancouver.

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Rodrigues, signed in the offseason from Pittsburgh, centered the Avalanche’s second line with nine points (six goals) this season. Alex Newhook will slide over from wing to fill that vacancy, Bednar said, with more shuffling down the lineup.

The third unit of J.T. Compher, Andrew Cogliano and Logan O’Connor remained intact and moved up to the second line.

“The other two lines will be a little bit more of a question mark,” Bednar said. “They’re all guys that have been called up and played some games for us. There’s going to be more ice time there. We’ll move Newhook back to the middle and try to find a combination of guys there that can get the job done.”

Nashville mishap

The Avalanche woke up Friday morning in Nashville expecting to play that afternoon against the Predators. It never happened.

“I had my alarm set for 6:30 and by 6:15 I was getting all kinds of text messages and videos,” Bednar said. “There was water everywhere and everyone is sloshing around in it.”

A water main break at Bridgestone Arena postponed the game to a still to-be-determined date.

“We found out pretty much once we woke up,” forward Logan O’Connor said. “There’s nothing you can do. It’s not the best circumstance. We were already there and whatnot.”

Bednar added: “Hopefully, it gives our guys an extra day of rest. And that we’re energized and ready to go for tonight against a tough team in Dallas.”

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Injury updates

Bo Byram and Darren Helm, both recovering from lower-body injuries, are nearing returns with the Avalanche.

“The idea is to get them a few days of skating on their own,” Bednar said. “Get them with Shawn (Allard) when we’re on the road. Hopefully, early in the week if not early- to midweek. Then start ramping them up to get them to join the group.”

GAMER BOX

Avalanche 4, Stars 1

What happened: The Avalanche bounced back from an ugly loss against Vancouver with their second win of the year over Dallas.

What went right: Nathan MacKinnon opened the game with a power-play goal assisted by Artturi Lehkonen, extending his points streak to eight games. Josh Manson extended the lead to 2-0 after cleaning up a puck at the net front. Dryden Hunt scored his first goal with the Avalanche. Colorado killed off four-of-five Dallas power play chances.

What went wrong: Colorado gave up a power-play goal to Jamie Benn. Dallas led the night in shots on goal (42-36). The Avs committed five penalties in the second period.

Between the pipes: Avalanche goalie Alexandar Georgiev made 41-of-42 saves. Dallas goaltender Scott Wedgewood saved 32 of the 36 shots he faced.

What’s next: The Avalanche (12-6-1) embark on a four-game road trip starting Tuesday at the Winnipeg Jets.