Cory Sarich, who has five broken vertebrae and road rash, might be able to leave the hospital on Friday. Sarich was struck by a motor vehicle while cycling. He felt well enough to talk about his condition on Twitter and said that he didn't require surgery or a brace. "Thanks to everyone for their love and support," Sarich added. "It's amazing how many wonderful people I've met through this sport that I get to call my job!"

Cory Sarich was hospitalized with multiple broken vertebrae after he was hit by a motor vehicle while cycling. The good news is that Sarich's injuries are reportedly not life-threatening and his condition is stable. He has reached out on Twitter to thank people for their well wishes. It's not clear how long he will need to recover from his injuries or if he will be able to return to the NHL.

Cory Sarich has been hospitalize after being involved in a cycling accident. It's not yet known how significantly Sarich has been hurt or even where he was hurt. He's an unrestricted free agent after scoring a goal and 10 points in 54 games in 2013-14.

Cory Sarich sat for a third straight game Sunday because of a back injury. He has been credited with 107 hits and 66 blocked shots in 54 games this season to go with 10 points and a plus-7 rating. Sarich has averaged just over 17 minutes of ice time per game when he's been in the lineup. Consider him day-to-day.

Cory Sarich returned to action on Wednesday February 26.

Cory Sarich (back) took part in Thursday's practice. "I felt good out there. A little wobbly here and there, chasing some of the guys around. It has been a while," said Sarich, who has been out since Jan. 111 due to a back injury. "Give me a couple more days of practice where we really bump and grind, and that will tell me where I am. But as long as I'm out there, then me being able to play becomes a bigger reality." He hopes to get back into Colorado's lineup soon.

Cory Sarich is out indefinitely with a back injury. He was a late scratch against Chicago on Tuesday because of a back injury. Sarich has nine points and 86 hits in 42 games this season.

Cory Sarich (back) has undergone an MRI, but the Avalanche don't have the results yet. Sarich was scratched from Tuesday's contest due to the injury. Consider Sarich day-to-day for now.

Cory Sarich was a late scratch for Tuesday's contest because of a back ailment. The Avalanche dressed 11 forwards in a 3-2 overtime win against Chicago due to Paul Stastny's leg injury. Losing Sarich before the game and Erik Johnson during it to injuries as well shortened the team's bench further. Consider Sarich day-to-day for now.

Cory Sarich will be in the Colorado lineup Sunday against Winnipeg. It is not clear who will sit out to accommodate Sarich. Tyson Barrie and Nick Holden could be candidates.