Toews scored a goal and blocked five shots in Monday's 3-2 overtime win over the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Toews found the back of the net in the early stages of the second period following set-ups from Samuel Girard and T.J. Tynan. Even though Toews is a reliable presence on the blue line for the Avalanche, he has only four points in 12 regular-season outings. He'll need to pick up the pace substantially to reach the 50-point threshold for the fourth straight season.

Toews logged an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Toews has two helpers over four games in November, surpassing his point total from all of October. The defenseman has been a bit limited on offense despite playing in his usual top-pairing role when healthy this season. He's at three assists, 17 shots on net, nine blocked shots and a minus-4 rating through 11 outings overall. Toews will have to pick up the pace if he's going to reach the 50-point threshold for the fourth straight year.

Toews logged an assist and went minus-2 in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

The helper was Toews' first point in six games since he returned from a lower-body injury. The defenseman has maintained a top-four role, but he's recently played on the second pairing, while Samuel Girard has remained alongside Cale Makar. Toews has two assists, 11 shots on net, six blocked shots, four hits, four PIM and a minus-5 rating through eight outings in a challenging start to the campaign.

Toews (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Toews appears to be ready to return from a four-game absence in Tuesday's clash with Seattle. He has accounted for one assist, three shots on net and three blocked shots through two appearances this season. With Toews poised to play, Calvin de Haan or John Ludvig could be scratched.

Toews (lower body) was put on injured reserve Sunday, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Toews has missed the last three games and isn't expected to play against San Jose on Sunday. Still, he was slated to travel with the Avalanche on the team's three-game road trip and made progress in Saturday's practice, suggesting he might return soon. Toews has one assist, three shots on net and three blocked shots through two appearances this season. Calvin de Haan and Oliver Kylington have been getting playing time during Toews' absence.

Toews (lower body) isn't expected to play in Sunday's road game against San Jose, per Ryan Boulding of NHL.com on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Toews will travel with the Avalanche on their upcoming road trip, which includes clashes in Seattle on Tuesday and Utah on Thursday in addition to Sunday's game, so even though he's not quite ready to return, the defenseman does seem to be close. When Toews is healthy, he will likely play on the top pairing alongside Cale Makar. Samuel Girard is projected to be paired with Makar on Sunday.

Toews (lower body) will not be in action versus Anaheim on Friday, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Toews will be sidelined for a third consecutive game due to his lingering upper-body injury. Considering how long the blueliner has already been out, the Avalanche could designate him for injured reserve without impacting his ability to return to the lineup when healthy. Oliver Kylington looks poised to remain in a top-pairing role alongside Cale Makar while Toews is sidelined, though the team's defensive struggle could see a shake-up in defensive pairs sooner rather than later.

Toews (lower body) will miss Wednesday's matchup versus Boston, Avalanche play-by-play announcer Conor McGahey reports.

EDGE Analysis

Toews will be out of action for his second straight contest due to his lower-body injury. Without the blueliner in the lineup, Sam Malinski saw minutes with the No. 2 power-play unit but is far from a lock to maintain that role long-term. Oliver Kylington will continue to fill in for Toews on the top pairing with Cale Makar as well.

Toews' (lower body) availability remains in doubt ahead of Wednesday's matchup with Boston, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Toews, who was a surprise absence versus the Islanders on Monday, doesn't appear to have suffered a long-term injury if he is at least in contention for Wednesday's matchup. Through two games this year, the 30-year-old blueliner has notched one assist, three shots and four PIM while averaging 21:20 of ice time. Without Toews in the lineup, Oliver Kylington moved up to the top pairing alongside Cale Makar and could remain in that spot versus the Bruins.

Toews will not suit up Monday against the Islanders due to a lower-body injury, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear when Toews picked up the injury, but Oliver Kylington will replace him in the lineup Monday. Expect an update on Toews' status to come ahead of Colorado's next game against Boston on Wednesday.