Manson (oblique) was activated from injured reserve Friday, Elliott Teaford of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manson is expected to suit up Friday in Colorado, his first appearance since Jan. 18. The 6-foot-3 defenseman has yet to record a point through three games this season.

Manson has been placed on injured reserve and will be sidelined for approximately six weeks with an oblique injury he suffered during Monday's win over Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

With Manson set to be sidelined long term, Jani Hakanpaa will likely be locked into a top-four role until at least March. Manson's absence will test Anaheim's depth at defense, but it won't impact many fantasy managers, as he's only picked up nine points in 53 games over the past two campaigns.

Manson (upper body) won't play Wednesday against Minnesota, Felix Sicard of The Fourth Period reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manson sustained the injury in Monday's clash with the Wild, and his absence isn't surprising given that he was unable to practice Tuesday. Jacob Larsson will slide onto the third pairing, while Manson will look to heal up by Friday's game against the Avalanche.

Manson (upper body) missed Tuesday's practice session, Elliott Teaford of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manson logged just 6:14 of ice time versus Minnesota on Monday before leaving the game due to his upper-body injury. After racking up 37 points for the Ducks in 2017-18, the 29-year-old blueliner has seen his point total steadily drop in each of the last two campaigns. If the Illinois native misses any significant amount of time, it would likely result in more minutes for Jacob Larsson and could mean Ben Hutton makes his season debut.

Manson left Monday's game against Minnesota with an upper-body injury and is not expected to return.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear how serious Manson's injury is, but if it's anything potentially serious, the blueliner will likely undergo testing Monday night or Tuesday morning. Until an update is available, he'll be day-to-day ahead of Wednesday's rematch with the Wild.

Manson had an assist, three blocked shots and two hits in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Manson's assist came on Adam Henrique's goal from Feb. 11, before the game was rescheduled due to Jay Bouwmeester's cardiac episode. The helper will count as Manson's ninth point in 50 appearances this year. He's added 113 hits, 65 blocks and 64 shots on net.

Manson (upper body) posted five hits, two blocked shots, two shots on net and two PIM in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Manson skated 21:55 in his return from a two-game absence with the injury. The 28-year-old defenseman has eight points, 110 hits, 59 blocks and 37 PIM in 48 contests this year. Expect Manson to see big minutes with the Ducks still missing three of their top four blueliners.

Manson (upper body) will suit up for Sunday's contest against the Wild, Eric Stephens of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manson missed two games with the upper-body injury he suffered against Chicago on March 3. The 28-year-old blueliner will return to his top-pair role where he's scored eight points in 47 contests while averaging 20:33 of ice time.

Manson (upper body) is not expected to play in Friday's game against the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Manson will miss a second straight game with the injury. His absence will keep Jani Hakanpaa in the lineup on the third pairing. Manson's next chance to return is Sunday against the Wild.

Manson (upper body) will not suit up for Wednesday's game against the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Manson was injured in the first period of Tuesday's game in Chicago, joining a long list of Ducks defensemen on the shelf. In his stead Wednesday, Jani Hakanpaa will make his NHL debut. Manson's next chance to return is Friday against the Maple Leafs.