Drouin notched two assists in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Drouin helped out on goals by Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar as the Avalanche leaned on their top players in this divisional battle. This was Drouin's third multi-point effort over the last seven games, a span in which he has one goal and seven assists. The winger is up to four goals, 12 helpers, 25 shots on net and a plus-8 rating through 16 appearances this season.

Drouin scored a goal and added two assists in a 6-3 win over Dallas on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

He had five shots. Drouin got the eventual winner late in the second period with a wrister from the high slot. He earned his 100th goal in his 578th NHL game. Drouin has four points (one goal, three assists) in his last two games. He has 10 helpers, 14 points and 23 shots in 14 appearances this season. Drouin is a solid source of secondary scoring in most fantasy formats, and his value would get a bump if he delivered more production on the power play.

Drouin notched an assist in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Drouin also briefly left the contest in the second period after taking a high hit from Leon Draisaitl. The 29-year-old Drouin was able to finish the game, logging a total of 16:44 of ice time. He's picked up a goal and six assists over eight appearances since he returned from an upper-body injury. For the season, he has 11 points, 18 shots on net and a plus-4 rating over 13 contests.

Drouin notched two assists and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Drouin managed an upper-body injury while sitting out Wednesday versus the Blackhawks. He was back in the top six Thursday, logging 18:30 of ice time while helping out on goals by linemates Mikko Rantanen and Nathan MacKinnon. Drouin has three multi-point efforts over five appearances since he returned from a month-long absence Dec. 31. He's now at three goals, seven helpers, 14 shots on net and a plus-5 rating over 10 contests this season.

Drouin (upper body) is expected to play Thursday versus the Wild, Avalanche play-by-play announcer Conor McGahey reports.

EDGE Analysis

Drouin was rested for Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Blackhawks, but he'll return in the second half of a back-to-back. Expect the 29-year-old to slot into a top-six role with power-play time. Drouin has eight points and 14 shots on net over nine contests this season.

Drouin will not be in the lineup against the Blackhawks on Wednesday due to his upper-body injury but is expected to play in Thursday's clash with Minnesota, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Drouin is just four games back from his second extended stint on the shelf due to an upper-body injury, so it appears the Avs are going to take the cautious approach and rest him heading into a back-to-back. When healthy, the 29-year-old forward has been very productive with eight points in nine games, but he's been hurt more often than not this season. Both Artturi Lehkonen and Ross Colton should be candidates to take Drouin's first-line spot versus Chicago.

Drouin recorded a goal and an assist in Thursday's 6-5 overtime win over the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Drouin has already had two lengthy absences due to injury, but he's been very productive when healthy. He has one goal and three assists in his two outings since returning from a 16-game absence, and he's cracked the scoresheet in the last four games in which he's suited up for Colorado. It's hard to trust him in fantasy due to his limited availability, but his upside should skyrocket if he stays healthy for an extended stretch.

Drouin logged two assists and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Drouin helped out on third-period goals by Casey Mittelstadt and Ross Colton to help the Avalanche run away with the win. The 29-year-old Drouin had missed the previous 16 games due to an upper-body injury, but he was able to play 18:15 in a second-line role, indicating he should be fine moving forward. He's been limited six appearances in 2024-25, but he has six points, six shots on net and an even plus-minus rating. He's worth checking the waiver wire for, as the Avalanche are playing much better now than they were when he was healthy earlier in the campaign.

Head coach Jared Bednar said Monday that Drouin (upper body) will be activated from injured reserve and return to action at home against the Jets on Tuesday, Aarif Dean of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Drouin has missed the last 16 games due to his upper-body injury, but there was optimism that he'd be able to suit up for the Avalanche's final game of the calendar year. He's logged two goals, two assists and four blocked shots while averaging 20:40 of ice time over five appearances this year, as he's had two lengthy absences due to injury. It's possible that Colorado eases him into action Tuesday since he'll be suiting up for the first time in over a month.

Drouin (upper body) may be an option to play Tuesday versus the Jets, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Drouin has been out for 16 games but appears close to a return. The 29-year-old racked up four points over five outings this season but has already missed two large portions of the campaign due to injuries. He played in Colorado's top six before his latest absence and could bump Ross Colton down the depth chart. An update on Drouin's status should come Monday.