John Mitchell may move into a top-six role on the Avalanche with Matt Duchene injured. He played between Ryan O'Reilly and Jamie McGinn on Saturday after Duchene got hurt. Colorado could also plug Nathan MacKinnon back into center. Mitchell has 10 goals and 28 points in 69 games this season.

John Mitchell scored the game-winning goal and added an assist for Colorado in Saturday's game against San Jose. His 10th goal of the year came during a second-period power play. Mitchell has 28 points in 69 games this season. He returned to Colorado's lineup on Saturday after missing four contests with a back injury. Paul Stastny and Cody McLeod had the team's other markers versus the Sharks.

John Mitchell will indeed suit up against San Jose Saturday night. He had missed the Avs' last four games due to a back injury but seems good to go and will center the team's third line. Mitchell is a decent hockey player but he relly doesn't have any fantasy value.

John Mitchell (back) is expected to return on Saturday. Mitchell was sidelined for four consecutive contests. It's worth noting that even though he feels up to playing, his back still isn't 100%.

John Mitchell (back) isn't likely to return on Thursday. Mitchell will miss his third straight game on Tuesday. The good news is that he shouldn't be out too much longer. Although the odds of him playing Thursday aren't in Mitchell's favor, Avalanche coach Patrick Roy thinks he might be back on Saturday.

John Mitchell (back) won't play Tuesday night in Nashville. He won't travel with the team for the road match, but he is improving from his back injury.

The Avalanche are epxecting John Mitchell to return to action before the end of the regular season. He is dealing with a back injury after he crashed into the boards in a game earlier this week. Although that is good news for the Avs, it should be of little consquence to those in fantasy pools.

John Mitchell (back) will not be available on Friday. It will be Mitchell's second straight game on the sidelines. He's day-to-day, but that doesn't necessarily mean he will return soon. "Could be two days, could be 10 days," Avalanche coach Patrick Roy said.

John Mitchell (back) could be available to play Friday. He is listed as day-to-day and didn't suit up Wednesday after he suffered a back injury against Montreal on Tuesday.

John Mitchell went hard into the end boards midway through the second period and was forced to leave Tuesday's contest. He went to the hospital for X-rays, so he didn't return after seeing eight shifts for 5:48 of ice time.