The Colorado Avalanche has claimed defenseman John Ludvig off waivers from the Pittsburgh Penguins, the club announced Saturday.

The Colorado Avalanche have added some depth to their blueline, as the team has claimed John Ludvig off waivers from the Pittsburgh Penguins. Sportnet’s Elliotte Friedman was first to report the claim.

In a surprising turn of events, the Pittsburgh Penguins have lost defenseman John Ludvig to the Colorado Avalanche through a waiver claim, just one year after acquiring him the same way. Ludvig’s tenure with the Penguins was marred by injuries and limited opportunities,

For their final preseason game, the Utah Hockey Club will host the Colorado Avalanche. Here’s what you need to know about Saturday’s game, which starts at 5 p.m. MDT. Saturday’s game is Hispanic Heritage Night, and the Utah Hockey Club marketed it with a $30 special that included tickets and a kid’s hockey starter kit. The offer sold out quickly.

The team wrapped up preseason Saturday night with a 2-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche at Maverik Center. Dylan Guenther and Nick Schmaltz both scored, and Connor Ingram had 30 saves en route to the victory.

As his team took the ice, he thought of it as the place for the final dress rehearsal. The Delta Center was busy with UFC 307, and the West Valley City arena served as a nice substitute as Utah finished its prep work with a 2-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche.