David Jones rebounded Saturday against Dallas after being a healthy scratch Thursday night. He scored the opening goal in the Avs' 3-2 win over the Stars. It seems as if Jones received Colorado coach Joe Sacco's load and clear. He now has nine goals and 16 points in 37 games this season.

David Jones was a healthy scratch on Thursday. He watched the game from the press box with forward Kevin Porter and defenseman Matt Hunwick. Jones had been playing alongside Paul Stastny recently, but it didn't keep his spot in the lineup safe. He has eight goals and seven assists in 36 games this campaign.

David Jones will replace Daniel Winnik on the Paul Stastny line Friday. The line will now consist of Jones, Stastny and T.J. Galiardi as Winnik moves down to the third line with Jay McClement. Jones has been held pointless in the two games he has played since returning to the lineup from a groin injury Saturday. He has seven goals and 14 points in 33 games with a minus-eight rating.

David Jones (groin) has been activated off of the injured reserve list. Jones is expected to play on Saturday. He has seven goals and 14 points in 31 games this season.

David Jones (groin) could return to the Colorado lineup as early as Saturday. Jones has been out since December 13 and will be a game-time decision. Should he play, he will likely return to the first line with Paul Stastny. Jones has seven goals and 14 points in 31 games thus far. Get ready to activate him if you normally would.

David Jones (groin) could be close to a return after participating in practice on Wednesday. Jones has been out of action since Dec. 13 with the groin injury. He has seven goals and 14 points in 31 games thus far this season. Get ready to activate him.

David Jones (groin) is questionable for Monday's game. Jones hasn't played since December 13th. He was originally projected to return last Wednesday, but that got pushed back.

David Jones (groin) did not practice on Thursday and will not be in the Colorado lineup on Friday when they play their final game before Christmas. It was thought that Jones, who has been out since December 13, would be okay to go for Wednesday's game but he missed that one and is now shooting to return after the Christmas break. He has seven goals and 14 points in 31 games thus far this season.

David Jones (groin) might play in Wednesday's game. Jones hasn't played since December 13th due to the ailment. He has seven goals and 14 points in 31 contests in 2011-12.

David Jones won't be available for Thursday night's game because of a groin injury. He has seven goals and seven assists in 31 games this season. Minor-league callups David Van Der Gulik and Evan Brophey will play for Jones and Brandon Yip (groin) against San Jose.