Cogliano (upper body) isn't expected to play in Game 2 against Seattle on Thursday, per Ryan Boulding of NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

Cogliano is set to miss his third straight contest. He had 10 goals and 19 points in 79 regular-season appearances. Once he's healthy enough to return, Cogliano will likely serve in a bottom-six capacity.

Cogliano (upper body) is still regarded as day-to-day, per Ryan Boulding of NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

Cogliano has missed the Avalanche's last two contests, including Tuesday's playoff opener. Avalanche coach Jared Bednar is hoping to get him back for Game 2 against Seattle on Thursday, but nothing has been confirmed. During the regular season, Cogliano recorded 10 goals and 19 points in 79 appearances.

Cogliano (upper body) didn't participate in warmups, indicating he's unavailable for Tuesday's Game 1 versus the Kraken, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cogliano will miss his second straight game with the injury. The 35-year-old is unlikely to be missed much in fantasy, as he plays in a bottom-six role and hasn't scored a goal since March 4. His status for Thursday's Game 2 has yet to be determined.

Cogliano (upper body) is slated to be a game-time decision for Game 1 against Seattle on Tuesday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cogliano appeared to be trending toward a return to the lineup in Colorado's playoff opener prior to skipping the optional morning skate Tuesday for maintenance purposes. If Cogliano is unavailable, Ben Meyers or an additional defenseman could suit up for the Avalanche in Game 1.

Cogliano (upper body) didn't travel with the team for Friday's regular-season finale against the Predators, Brennan Vogt of Full Press Hockey reports.

EDGE Analysis

At this point Cogliano's status for Game 1 of the Avalanche's upcoming first-round playoff series is up in the air. With Cogliano sidelined, look for Ben Meyers or Alex Galchenyuk to slot into the lineup versus Nashville.

Cogliano left Thursday's game against Winnipeg because of an upper-body injury and won't return to the contest, per Kyle Fredrickson of The Denver Gazette.

EDGE Analysis

Cogliano logged just 1:11 of ice time versus the Jets. Going into Thursday's action, he had 10 goals and 19 points in 78 appearances this season. It remains to be seen if Cogliano will be an option for Colorado's regular-season finale against Nashville on Friday.

Cogliano had an assist, one hit and one blocked shot over 9:51 of ice time in Saturday's 5-2 win over Dallas.

EDGE Analysis

Cogliano beat Ryan Suter to a loose puck in the neutral zone and set up Logan O'Connor for the Avalanche's second goal. The 35-year-old forward is currently skating on the fourth line and has just two points (both assists) over the last 15 games.

Cogliano had an assist, one shot on goal and one blocked shot over 9:49 of ice time in Sunday's 4-3 shootout win over the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Cogliano snapped an 11-game drought without a point. Colorado head coach Jared Bednar assembled a combination from earlier this season, putting Darren Helm back on a line with Cogliano and Logan O'Connor. They constituted the Avalanche's fourth line and were on the ice for Bowen Byram's goal.

Cogliano had a goal on two shots with two hits and one blocked shot over 14:52 of ice time in Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Cogliano was in the right place to bang a rebound of a Samuel Girard shot into an empty side of the net. It was the 35-year-old forward's 10th goal, the most he's potted since the 2017 season.

Cogliano produced an assist and added two PIM in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Cogliano sparked a passing play that ended with Alex Newhook's goal in the first period. This was Cogliano's second straight game with an assist, and he has four points over his last seven outings. The veteran forward is up to 16 points in 55 contests this season, matching his output from 74 games a year ago. He's added 70 shots on net, 39 blocked shots, 32 PIM and a plus-6 rating in 2022-23.