Byram scored a goal on two shots, logged three hits and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Byram was initially considered questionable to play Wednesday, but he suited up and played 18:43 in the contest. He also got his second goal of the season on a set-up from Nathan MacKinnon in the third period. Byram has three points, 13 shots on net, 13 blocked shots, 16 hits, 14 PIM and a plus-4 rating through nine outings overall.

Byram (undisclosed) is expected to play Wednesday versus the Blues, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Byram couldn't practice Tuesday with an injury, but he took the ice for warmups in his usual second-pairing spot. The 22-year-old defenseman has two points, 13 hits and 13 blocked shots over eight contests.

Byram was unable to practice Tuesday due to an undisclosed injury, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Byram is in doubt to play against the Blues on Wednesday while Cale Makar (undisclosed) is also questionable. Through his first eight games of the season, the 22-year-old Byram has garnered one goal on 11 shots, one assist and 13 hits while averaging 18:40 of ice time. If Byram can't play, Samuel Girard would likely see an uptick in ice time while Caleb Jones could make his season debut.

Byram scored a goal on two shots and blocked one shot over 19:46 of ice time in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Byram notched his first goal of the season late in the second period to tie the game at 3-3. He accepted a pass from Valeri Nichushkin along the boards, then glided toward the middle and beat Ilya Sorokin with a wrister through a screen. Byram, who made news early for his team-high 14 penalty minutes, is beginning to generate offense. He has points in two straight games and avoided the penalty box for the first time in four games Tuesday.

Coach Jared Bednar said Byram is "struggling" with the speed of game to start of the season, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports. "His reads, his timing's off, and that's why he's getting caught with some penalties," the coach said. "So, he's got to find a way to get himself going and respond, and we'll help in any way we can."

EDGE Analysis

Byram recorded his first point of the season in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Hurricanes but was also whistled for two penalties. It was the third time in five games he's had multiple infractions. To start the second period, Bednar broke up the second pair of Byram and Samuel Girard, having each skate with a more stay at-home partner. Byram finished up with Jack Johnson on the third pair and had a season-low 14:03 TOI in the win.

Byram produced an assist, three hits, four PIM and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

It was a bit of a mixed bag on the ice with the penalties, but Byram put together a solid effort. He helped out on Fredrik Olofsson's game-tying goal in the second period. The assist was Byram's first point in five contests, and he's added four shots on goal, 14 PIM, eight hits, nine blocked shots and a plus-1 rating while working on the second pairing and second power-play unit.

Byram blocked four shots, delivered three hits and was assessed four penalty minutes over 20:29 of ice time in Wednesday's 5-2 win over Los Angeles.

EDGE Analysis

Byram has missed a significant amount of games over his first two full seasons in the NHL, but the second-pair defenseman was willing to engage Opening Night. He's offensively capable for a team that needs secondary scoring. Given a full season's worth of good health, the 22-year-old has the skills to help in that area. Byram recorded 10 goals and 14 assists over 42 games last season.

Byram (illness) returned to practice Monday, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Byram missed a practice session and a preseason game due to illness. The Avalanche have two more preseason games remaining before the start of the regular season, so Byram could suit up Tuesday and/or Thursday.

Byram missed practice Friday with an illness, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Byram is expected to be ready for the start of the NHL regular season in LA on Oct. 11. He had 10 goals and 24 points in only 42 games last season. The young defenseman is poised for a breakout campaign in 2023-24 -- Byram is capable of 45-50 points, if he can remain healthy.

Byram signed a two-year, $7.7 million extension with Colorado on Saturday, Avalanche freelance writer Adrian Dater reports.

EDGE Analysis

Byram finally got healthy in the second half of the season, playing in 31 of the final 33 games in the regular season as well as all seven playoff games. The 21-year-old defenseman had 10 goals and 24 points in 42 regular-season contests. The fourth overall pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft is poised to take a step forward next season if he can stay healthy.