Colorado Avalanche forward Nail Yakupov will be back in the lineup for tonight's game versus the Philadelphia Flyers at Pepsi Center.

Yakupov has 16 points (nine goals, seven assists) in 55 contests this season and will be on a trio with rookie center Dominic Toninato and left wing Gabriel Bourque.

"I want to give Yak the opportunity. I think we need some depth with scoring," said head coach Jared Bednar after the team's morning skate. "He's a guy that can shoot. He's a guy that can score goals, so hopefully he comes in and has a big night for us and gets on the board."