Jones suffered an upper-body injury and couldn't finish Wednesday's game versus the Avalanche, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones played just 5:56 in the contest, his first action in two weeks. Considering he's been a healthy scratch more often than not, it may not be immediately clear when he's ready to play again. Jones has yet to record a point through five appearances this season, adding nine hits, four blocked shots and a minus-2 rating. Andreas Englund or Kyle Burroughs will likely rejoin the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Red Wings.

Jones is one of eight Los Angeles defensemen to make the Opening Night roster ahead of the 2024-25 campaign.

EDGE Analysis

Jones signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Kings in July. The 27-year-old will not be a lineup regular for Los Angeles, so he could see time with AHL Ontario throughout the season. The left-shot blueliner registered five assists in 25 regular-season contests with Colorado in 2023-24.

Jones signed a one-year, two-way deal with Los Angeles on Friday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones tallied five assists in 25 regular-season games with the Avalanche last season and appeared in just three of the team's 11 playoff contests. The 27-year-old defenseman also tallied six assists in 12 appearances with AHL Colorado. Jones will provide the Kings with some organizational depth on the blue line.

Jones notched an assist in Monday's 5-0 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Jones had been a healthy scratch for 18 straight games before subbing in for Josh Manson (lower body) in this contest. The helper was Jones' second point in his last four games, though he likely doesn't have much of a case for more playing time once Manson returns. Jones is at five helpers, 17 shots on net, 29 hits, 24 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating through 21 appearances this season.

Jones posted an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Jones set up Logan O'Connor's goal in the third period. This was Jones' third straight game in the lineup -- he and Sam Malinski have been filling in for Bowen Byram (lower body) and Josh Manson (undisclosed) in recent games. Jones is up to four assists, 16 shots on net, 23 hits, 23 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating through 18 appearances. He'll likely return to the press box as a healthy scratch once the Avalanche's blue line is at full strength.

Jones logged an assist, two shots on goal, five blocked shots and two PIM in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Jones was in the lineup for a second straight game with Cale Makar (lower body) out. The helper was Jones' first point since Nov. 30. Prior to Makar's absence, Jones had been passed on the depth chart by Sam Malinski. For the season, Jones has three helpers, 12 shots on net, 20 blocked shots, 16 hits and a plus-6 rating over 14 appearances, playing mainly on the third pairing when he checks into the lineup.

Jones had two shots on net, two blocked shots and two hits over 11:05 of ice time in Saturday's 6-2 loss to Winnipeg.

EDGE Analysis

Jones, who had been a healthy scratch the previous four games, stepped in for the unavailable Cale Makar (lower body). He was called up mid-November when Colorado dealt with missing bodies on defense and played steadily before the recent four-game stretch of scratches. The Avalanche are also getting a look at Sam Malinski, who has four points in seven games. Jones could get another opportunity Sunday, when the Avs complete a back-to-back set at home against the Sharks.

Jones had an assist, two penalty minutes, three blocked shots and two hits over 13:59 of ice time in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Jones dumped a puck in the Coyotes' end along the boards and watched Miles Wood reach it first then go straight to the net to put Colorado up 2-1. It was Jones' second assist in nine games since being called up. Later in the same period, he was in the box for interference when Arizona tied the game just 11 seconds into the power play. The third-pair defenseman has 11 hits, 13 blocks and is plus-5 since coming up from the AHL. Jones should continue to start regularly until Samuel Girard (personal) is ready to return.

Jones, who has appeared in six consecutive games, logged 9:42 of ice time in Friday's 3-2 win over Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

Jones was in the lineup initially as a fill-in for Josh Manson and now he's been a replacement for Samuel Girard, who is away from the team indefinitely. It looks like the Avalanche will roll with Jones on defense instead of Kurtis MacDermid, who has shifted to playing more at forward. The 26-year-old Jones has one point, four shots, eight hits, six blocks and two PIM while averaging 13:14 on the third pairing.

Jones blocked two shots and administered three hits over 12:09 of ice time in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Jones, who had been filling in for Josh Manson over the previous three games, remained on the active roster even though Manson returned. This time, Jones replaced Samuel Girard, who was held out for personal reasons. Jones has one assist, four shots on goal, seven hits and six blocked shots while averaging 13:25 TOI over four contests.