Makar (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Monday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

This doesn't change anything in regards to Makar's timeline, but fantasy managers will be pleased to see they can stash the 22-year-old blueliner if they have an available IR spot. Head coach Jared Bednar said Makar skated over the weekend, though he hasn't joined the team for practice yet. Samuel Girard will continue skating on the top pairing until Makar returns.

Makar (upper body) won't play in Monday's game versus the Coyotes, Mike Chambers of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Makar will sit out a sixth straight game. The 22-year-old blueliner didn't skate Monday morning, so it appears he's trending in the wrong direction for Wednesday's rematch against the Coyotes, too. Samuel Girard has taken on a significant role in Makar's absence, and Girard should remain on the first pairing Monday.

Makar (upper body) is expected to miss two more games versus the Ducks on Friday and Saturday, Adrian Dater of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Makar has already missed three games with the injury. Per Dater, the 22-year-old Makar should be able to return some time next week. After the two-game series versus the Ducks, the Avalanche continue their home stand Monday versus the Coyotes.

Makar (upper body) is expected to be out for the remainder of the Avalanche's road trip, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

That essentially rules Makar out for games Monday and Wednesday in San Jose. Per Baugh, head coach Jared Bednar refused to say Makar was any worse than day-to-day, but the star defenseman will be missing multiple contests. With this timeline, the earliest he can be expected to return is Friday versus the Ducks.

Makar (upper body) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Coyotes, Adrian Dater of ColoradoHockeyNow.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Makar missed two games earlier in February with an upper-body injury, and it's uncertain if this is related. The 22-year-old's absence is a major hit to the Avalanche's blue line, as he produced 14 points through the first 15 contests.

Makar posted an assist, three hits and two PIM in Friday's 3-2 win over the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Makar went down to one knee while entering the Coyotes zone before finding Nazem Kadri on the left wing. Kadri scored the Avalanche's third goal, and Makar picked up his second assist in as many outings. The 22-year-old Makar is up to one goal, 13 helpers, 29 shots on net, 16 hits and a plus-6 rating in 15 appearances.

Makar notched a power-play assist in Wednesday's 6-2 loss to the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Makar had the secondary helper on a Nazem Kadri tally in the third period. The helper was Makar's first point in three games since he returned from an upper-body injury that cost him two contests. The 22-year-old has 13 points, a plus-6 rating, 28 shots on net and 13 hits through 14 contests this year. He's seeing a ton of ice time with duties on the top pairing and first power-play unit, so Makar is locked in as a fantasy stud on the blue line.

Makar had two shots and two PIM over a team-high 24:10 of ice time in Saturday's 3-2 win over Vegas.

EDGE Analysis

Makar's status was iffy leading up to Saturday's outdoor game due to an upper-body injury, but the fact he logged this much ice time is an indication he's likely back to normal. The 22-year-old is on a point-per-game pace with one goal and 11 assists over 12 games.

Makar (upper body) will play in Saturday's matchup versus the Golden Knights on outdoor ice in Lake Tahoe, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Makar skated on the top pairing with Devon Toews during warmups, and he'll return to action after two games on the shelf. The 22-year-old started his Norris bid strong, recording 12 points -- six on the power play -- and a plus-9 rating through the first 11 games.

Makar (upper body) will be a game-time decision for Saturday's outdoor game versus Vegas, Adrian Dater of ColoradoHockeyNow.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Makar has been practicing recently, but his status for Saturday's contest nonetheless remains up in the air. Check back for confirmation on the standout sophomore's availability prior to puck drop against the Golden Knights.