Makar (upper body) could rejoin the lineup against Vancouver on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Prior to his two-game absence, Makar was rolling with five points in his previous four outings. The 23-year-old defender should immediately rejoin the No. 1 power-play unit once given the all-clear where he figures to continue providing elite-level fantasy value. In order to play, Makar will need to be activated off injured reserve while likely relegating Ryan Murray to a seat in the press box.

Makar (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Makar will miss at least a week despite being given a day-to-day label. The 23-year-old won't be eligible to next Thursday's game versus the Canucks due to the Avalanche's light upcoming schedule. The Avalanche may call up a blueliner from AHL Colorado to supplement the team's depth.

Makar (upper body) won't be available for Wednesday's game with Columbus, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Makar is considered day-to-day with his upper-body issue, so it's possible his absence will be limited to one contest. With Makar on the shelf, Kurtis MacDermid will likely draw into the lineup against the Blue Jackets.

Makar scored a goal and added a power-play assist in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Maker set up J.T. Compher's second-period tally with the extra man, then lit the lamp himself to put Colorado up 4-2. The talented blueliner's goal turned into the game-winner when Vladimir Tarasenko got one back for St. Louis. After totaling just one assist through four games, Makar has heated up with two goals and three helpers over the past three.

Makar had a goal on two shots and added three hits Tuesday in a 3-1 loss to Vegas.

EDGE Analysis

Makar threaded a shot from the middle of the ice that found its way through Vegas netminder Robin Lehner, getting the Avalanche on the board with 37 seconds left in the second period. It was the first goal of the season for the standout defenseman, had three assists with a minus-8 rating through his first eight games.

Makar had two assists and three hits in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over Tampa Bay.

EDGE Analysis

Makar assisted on a pair of go-ahead tallies, setting up Mikko Rantanen's second-period strike in the second period and Nathan MacKinnon's power-play snipe in the third. Makar also scored the decisive goal in the shootout. The 22-year-old defenseman had been off to a slow start with just one assist and a minus-9 rating through his first four games.

Makar had two shots on goal, two penalty minutes and finished minus-3 in Thursday's 4-1 loss to Florida.

EDGE Analysis

It's been a rough week for Makar, who was minus-5 in Tuesday's loss and is minus-9 with one point over the first four games. He didn't play at all during the preseason, so one can hope Makar's finding himself before the offensively gifted blueliner returns to normal.

Makar posted an assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

The star defenseman's first point of the year was a secondary helper on J.T. Compher's third-period goal. Makar has added six shots on goal, two hits and two blocked shots through two games, but the Avalanche's dangerous power play has yet to convert. That's where Makar can do a lot of his scoring, as 22 of his 44 points last season came with the man advantage. Despite a somewhat slow start, fantasy managers have little to worry about with the Alberta native -- his offense will be just fine over the course of a full season.

Makar had three shots, one hit, one blocked shot and finished minus-1 over 22:31 of ice time in Wednesday's 4-2 win over Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

Makar did not set a skate on the ice during a preseason game, so this was his first game action since the playoffs last season. The 23-year-old blueliner showed some dynamic moments, but also some plays where he was running around, and finished second among defensemen in ice time.

Avalanche assistant coach Nolan Pratt said Makar (undisclosed) will be ready for Wednesday's season-opener against the Blackhawks, Adrian Dater of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Makar did not play one preseason minute due to an undisclosed injury. He wore a non-contact jersey for much of training camp, but ditched that sweater within the last week and is likely to man the blue line for Colorado on Wednesday against Chicago.