Cogliano (upper body) is likely to be a game-time decision Wednesday, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cogliano has missed the Avalanche's last two contests. He has three assists in 11 games in 2023-24. If Cogliano can't play, then Colorado might dress seven defensemen, including Kurtis MacDermid.

Cogliano (upper body) won't play Monday against the Kraken, according to Brennan Vogt of The-Rink.com.

EDGE Analysis

Cogliano, who is considered day-to-day, did not make the trip to Seattle for Monday's contest. As a result, he will miss his second straight game. Cogliano has contributed three assists, four shots on goal and four blocked shots in 11 appearances this season. Colorado could dress defenseman Sam Malinski or forward Joel Kiviranta to replace Cogliano in the lineup.

Cogliano (upper body) could be a game-time decision Monday against Seattle, according to Ryan Boulding of NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

Cogliano sat out Saturday's 8-2 loss to St. Louis. He has contributed three assists, four shots on goal and four blocked shots over 11 contests this campaign. If Cogliano can't play, Riley Tufte could be recalled from the minors.

Cogliano (upper body) won't play Saturday versus St. Louis, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Jared Bednar is hopeful that Cogliano's injury is just day-to-day. The 36-year-old Cogliano has three assists, four shots on goal and four blocked shots through 11 appearances this campaign. With Artturi Lehkonen (upper body) also unavailable, Colorado is slated to have Riley Tufte and Kurtis MacDermid in the lineup against the Blues.

Cogliano logged a shorthanded assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Cogliano continues to work well with Logan O'Connor both on the fourth line at even strength and on the penalty kill. This was Cogliano's third straight game with a helper, and the last two assists have been on O'Connor's shorthanded tallies in each of the last two contests. The 36-year-old Cogliano has added two shots on net, two blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-4 rating through four appearances.

Cogliano notched a shorthanded assist in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Cogliano has picked up an assist in each of the last two games. He set up Logan O'Connor's shorthanded tally in this contest, making this the fourth straight campaign he's picked up a shorthanded point. Cogliano has two assists, two shots on goal, two PIM and a plus-2 rating over three contests in a fourth-line role.

Cogliano logged an assist and two PIM in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Cogliano earned the secondary helper on a Mikko Rantanen tally in the third period. This was Cogliano's second game back after suffering a fractured neck in the postseason last year. He didn't record a fantasy-relevant stat in his season debut, but he added a shot on goal, one blocked shot and a plus-1 rating Tuesday for a more productive stat line. Cogliano is likely to be in a fourth-line role all season.

Cogliano missed both of his shot attempts and won one of five faceoffs over 11:07 of ice time in Saturday's 2-1 shootout victory over San Jose.

EDGE Analysis

It was a quiet season debut for Cogliano, who was held out of Wednesday's opener due to a neck injury he'd rehabbed during the offseason. He skated on the fourth line and was part of the penalty kill that killed four Shark power plays. The veteran could move up on occasion, but his primary home will be the fourth line and PK.

Cogliano (neck) will be in the lineup Saturday against San Jose, per Avalanche play-by-play announcer Conor McGahey.

EDGE Analysis

Cogliano sat out Colorado's season-opening win over the Kings on Wednesday after sustaining a fractured neck in late April during the playoffs. He is likely to slot in on the fourth line of the Avalanche on Saturday and see time on the penalty kill. Cogliano registered 10 goals, 19 points, 54 blocked shots and 55 hits in 79 games last campaign.

Cogliano (neck) will miss Wednesday's contest versus LA, Kyle Fredrickson of The Denver Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cogliano recorded 10 goals and 19 points in 79 contests with the Avalanche in 2022-23. Defenseman Kurtis MacDermid will draw into the lineup in Cogliano's place Wednesday and serve on the fourth line.