Byram scored a goal in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Byram snapped a five-game point drought when he scored at 8:37 of the first period. The 22-year-old defenseman has scored three of his six goals this season during December. He's up to 11 points, 44 shots on net, 33 hits, 48 blocked shots, 32 PIM and a minus-2 rating through 34 outings in a second-pairing role.

Byram registered an assist and went plus-2 in Monday's 6-5 win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Byram has two helpers over his last three games, and he's up to four points in December, matching his output from all of November. The 22-year-old is playing a little better while holding down a second-pairing role. Byram is up to 10 points, 40 shots on net, 40 blocked shots, 26 hits and a minus-2 rating through 28 appearances this season. He's yet to record a point with the man advantage while playing on the second unit.

Byram (upper body) was back at practice Thursday morning and could play in the evening's matchup versus Winnipeg, per Marc Moser of Altitude Sports 950.

EDGE Analysis

While Byram was at Wednesday's optional skate, he remained on the bench throughout the practice. He left Tuesday's tilt against Anaheim after a big hit, courtesy of Max Jones. Byram has five goals and eight points in 25 games.

Byram (upper body) was at Wednesday's optional skate but watched from the bench, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Byram was removed from Tuesday's win over the Ducks after taking a hit from Max Jones. Colorado head coach Jared Bednar relayed that the defenseman was doing "good" as of Wednesday morning. "He caught a workout this morning, did some treatment, so hopefully he's good for tomorrow," the coach said. The hit initially raised fears of a concussion, but Bednar confirmed the injury was not related to the head following Tuesday's game.

Colorado head coach Jared Bednar confirmed the upper-body injury Byram sustained during Tuesday's win over the Ducks is not head related, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

That's good news for Byram, who has a concussion history. The Avalanche were already without Cale Makar (lower body), which leaves the team thin on the blue line. If neither Byram nor Makar are ready to go for Thursday's home game against the Jets, Sam Malinski, who played Tuesday, and hybrid forward/defenseman Kurtis MacDermid will likely be the fill-ins.

Byram (upper body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Ducks, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Byram was able to finish the second period after taking a big hit from Max Jones, who also left the game injured after Logan O'Connor answered with a hit of his own. Byram's lengthy injury history, particularly with concussions and head injuries, makes this designation somewhat concerning until more details are known. If Byram can't play Thursday versus the Jets and Cale Makar (lower body) also can't go, the Avalanche will likely need to make a roster move.

Byram scored two goals on three shots and blocked four shots in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Byram tallied in the first minute and had a second goal before the halfway point of the first period. The defenseman entered Saturday with just two assists over his previous 10 contests before breaking out of the slump. He's managed five goals, three helpers, 36 shots on net, 35 blocked shots, 32 PIM and 23 hits through 23 outings overall.

Byram notched an assist and four PIM in Friday's 3-2 win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Byram set up a Ross Colton tally in the first period. This was Byram's second game in a row with a helper after he endured a five-game point drought. The 22-year-old defenseman has six points, 29 shots on net, 27 blocked shots, 20 hits, 24 PIM and a minus-3 rating through 19 appearances while holding down a steady second-pairing role. With Samuel Girard entering the player assistance program Friday, Byram may get to shine on offense a bit more with a stay-at-home defensive partner in Josh Manson.

Byram notched an assist and two PIM in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Byram snapped a five-game point drought with just his second assist of the campaign. The 22-year-old has added three goals, 29 shots on net, 27 blocked shots, 20 hits, 20 PIM and a minus-3 rating. While he's seeing power-play time on the second unit and a top-four role, Byram's lack of offense is a little discouraging considering he seemed poised for a breakout campaign at the start of 2023-24.

Byram scored a goal on five shots and added four PIM in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Byram has scored twice over four games in November. The defenseman's goal came at 4:57 of the second period on a feed from Nathan MacKinnon. Byram is up to three goals, one assist, 21 shots on net, 16 hits, 16 blocked shots, 18 PIM and a plus-2 rating through 12 contests this season. He continues to see top-four minutes and time on the second power-play unit.