Manson provided an assist, two shots on goal, two hits, two PIM and three blocked shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Manson played in his 500th NHL game Saturday, and he celebrated the occasion by setting up Denis Malgin's highlight-reel goal. In four games since he returned from a lower-body injury, Manson has managed three helpers and a plus-6 rating. The physical defenseman has just 129 points in his nine-year career, so his recent uptick in offense can't be expected to last. Through 25 outings this season, he has nine points, 39 shots on net, 42 PIM, 56 hits, 36 blocks and a plus-8 rating.

Manson will be a healthy scratch Saturday, Kyle Fredrickson of The Denver Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Avalanche do not want Manson playing in back-to-back games after he missed 31 games with a lower-body injury. Manson will return to the lineup Sunday against Edmonton. Manson picked up an assist with four hits and five blocks in his return to action Wednesday, giving him two goals and seven points in 22 games.

Manson had an assist, two shots on goal, four hits and five blocked shots over 20:35 of ice time in Wednesday's 3-2 win over Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

Manson suited up for the first time since Dec. 1, a span of 31 games, after recovering from a lower-body injury, and earned his second-most TOI this season. He'll be asked to take on a larger load with both Cale Makar (head) and Erik Johnson (lower body) on the shelf, although Manson's fantasy contributions align more with Johnson than the offensively gifted Makar. The 31-year-old defenseman has seven points (two goals, five assists), 40 PIM, 50 hits and 28 blocked shots over 22 games.

Manson (lower body) is off the injured reserve list, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Manson will likely play Wednesday against Minnesota as a result. He has two goals, six points, 40 PIM, 46 hits and 23 blocks in 21 games this season. The 31-year-old was last in the lineup Dec. 1.

Manson (lower body) may play Wednesday versus the Wild, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Getting a player back would be good for the Avalanche's defense, which has been tested by injuries lately. Manson hasn't played since Dec. 1, but he'd likely be able to fill a bottom-four role. If he's activated from injured reserve prior to Wednesday's contest, that would be a good indication that he'll play.

Manson (lower body) is expected to remain on the shelf for Tuesday's clash with Tampa Bay, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

In addition to Manson, the Avs will be without Erik Johnson (lower body) and Cale Makar (head) on the blue line. As a result, the team will need to make some call-ups in order to fill out their defense. It will be Manson's 31st consecutive absence due to his lingering lower-body issue. While not officially ruled out, it seems unlikely Manson will be ready to play in the second game of the back-to-back against Minnesota on Wednesday.

Manson (lower body) won't play during Colorado's three-game road trip this week, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manson will travel with the team to continue to work his way back from an injury that has kept him out since Dec. 1. The 31-year-old blueliner has chipped in six points, 30 shots on goal, 23 blocks, 46 hits and 40 PIM in 21 appearances this season.

Manson (lower body) could join the Avalanche on a road trip that kicks off Tuesday in Pittsburgh, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manson didn't practice with the team Sunday but did skate over the All-Star break. "He's making progress. He'll be back on the ice here in the next couple of days," head coach Jared Bednar said. After Tuesday's game against the Penguins, Colorado faces Tampa Bay (Thursday) and Florida (Saturday).

Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said Monday that Manson (lower body) is "probably not" an option to play before the All-Star break, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manson hasn't played since Dec. 1 and will miss at least three more games. Bednar said both Manson and Cale Makar (upper body) will benefit from additional down time. Manson's injury has left Colorado without its biggest blueline enforcer.

Manson (lower body) will travel with the Avalanche for the team's upcoming three-game road trip, Brennan Vogt of Full Press Hockey reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although Manson will make the trip, he's not expected to be ready to return until after the All-Star break. The 31-year-old defender, who's picked up six points through 21 contests this season, hasn't played since Dec. 1 due to a lower-body injury.