Toews was removed from the COVID-19 list Sunday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Toews, as well as several other key Avalanche players, cleared protocols Sunday. The 27-year-old blueliner hasn't played since Dec. 12 but should be good to go Wednesday against the Stars. He has 20 points while averaging 24:58 of ice time through 16 games this season.

Toews was added to the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list Tuesday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Toews is reportedly symptomatic, so he'll be out until Dec. 27 versus Vegas at a minimum. This is a big blow for the Avalanche and fantasy managers alike, as Toews has been highly productive from an offensive standpoint this season, having racked up four goals and 20 points through 16 contests. Colorado will likely have to recall a player from the AHL to fill in on the back end until Bowen Byram (head), Jacob MacDonald (undisclosed) or Ryan Murray (lower body) is ready to return.

Toews recorded three assists and a plus-3 rating in Friday's 7-3 win over the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Toews is really stepping his game up -- he's now recorded four straight multi-point efforts. Through 15 contests, the 27-year-old has four goals, 16 helpers, 33 shots on net and a plus-19 rating. Toews has only been held off the scoresheet three times this season.

Toews registered two assists, four shots on net and two PIM in Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Toews helped out on Mikko Rantanen's opening tally in the first period and Alex Newhook's power-play goal in the second. The 27-year-old Toews has a goal and six helpers during a four-game point streak that's included three multi-point efforts. The defenseman is up to 17 points (five on the power play), 33 shots and a plus-16 rating in just 14 appearances this year.

Toews recorded two assists, one on the power play, in Monday's 7-5 win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Both points came in the first period, helping the Avs jump out to a 4-1 lead they wouldn't relinquish. Toews has been on a tear since missing the early part of the season with an undisclosed injury, and he's got a stunning four goals and 15 points through 13 games. It's tough to imagine the 27-year-old maintaining a point-a-game pace the rest of the way, but as long as Toews keeps a spot on the power play and skates on a pairing with Cale Makar at even strength, he should stay very productive.

Toews had a goal and a power-play assist in Saturday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

After contributing the primary helper on Gabriel Landeskog's first-period power-play marker, Toews set up overtime when he scored with the goalie pulled at the 18:40 mark of the third period. It was the defenseman's fourth multi-point effort, leaving him with 13 points over 12 games. The Avalanche played without Toews' usual partner, Cale Makar, who was scratched with an upper-body injury.

Toews had an assist, three shots on goal, one hit and two blocked shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over Montreal.

EDGE Analysis

Toews picked up the secondary helper on an empty-net goal, giving him his 11th point in 11 games. The Avalanche's blueliners have been very offensive in 2021, posting 66 points through 20 games.

Toews recorded two assists and two shots on goal in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Toews helped out on goals by Valeri Nichushkin and Mikko Rantanen in the third period. The strong start to the season continues for Toews, who has three goals and seven helpers through nine games. He's added a plus-13 rating, 19 shots on net and a pair of power-play points.

Toews provided an assist and fired three shots on goal in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Toews earned the secondary helper on defense partner Cale Makar's third-period tally. The 27-year-old Toews is contributing well on offense with three goals and five helpers through eight games. He's added 17 shots on net, a plus-12 rating, eight hits and five blocked shots in the non-scoring categories. Typically considered more of a defensive players, the blueliner is showing he can also score at a reliable rate even if he eventually cools off a bit.

Toews had an assist, two shots on goal and a blocked shot in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Toews' blast from the point was tipped in by Alex Newhook for the defenseman's fourth assist. After missing the season's first nine games with an undisclosed injury, Toews has provided offense from the blue line with seven points over seven games, during which the Avalanche are 6-1.