The nerves, Chicago defenseman Artyom Levshunov insisted, were nonexistent ahead of his NHL debut Monday night against Colorado. Excitement, sure, but no pregame jitters hours before the opening faceoff.

Levshunov is expected to play games for the Hawks during this call-up, possibly Monday against the Avalanche. The opportunity is a reward for his immense improvement in the AHL this season.

Artyom Levshunov will make his NHL debut at the Colorado Avalanche on Monday (9 p.m. ET; CHSN+, ALT2, TVAS-D). The 19-year-old defenseman, who was the No. 2 pick by the Blackhawks at the 2024 NHL Draft, was recalled from Rockford of the American Hockey League on Sunday after he had 22 points (five goals, 17 assists) in 50 games.