Manson (upper body) is doubtful to return to Tuesday's game against the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Manson played just 6:18 in the contest before suffering the injury. If he can't return, the list of injured Ducks' defensemen will grow to four, as Cam Fowler (lower body), Erik Gudbranson (upper body) and Hampus Lindholm (upper body) are also out. Manson has stepped up in the absence of the other three, but the blue line is wearing thin. Expect an update on his condition prior to Wednesday's game in Colorado.

Manson notched an assist and two hits in Friday's 3-2 win over the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Manson has become a de facto leader on the Ducks' blue line with three regulars out of the lineup due to injury. The 28-year-old now has eight points, 60 shots, 105 hits and 54 blocked shots through 45 contests. Manson had 37 points in 80 games in 2017-18, but he dropped off badly last year and hasn't returned to such form this season, either.

Manson registered an assist, three shots on net, three hits and three blocked shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Manson ended up playing 26:02, picking up extra time after Hampus Lindholm left with an upper-body injury. Manson put the time to good use, earning an assist to snap a 10-game drought. The 28-year-old blueliner has been limited to seven points in 44 contests this season. He's added 103 hits, 53 blocks, 59 shots and a minus-7 rating.

Manson posted an assist and two blocked shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Manson snapped a four-game drought with the helper. The 28-year-old has just six points to go with 76 hits, 39 blocked shots and 25 PIM through 33 games. He's on pace for a career-worst year offensively, and the Ducks' anemic team offense isn't likely to help Manson improve his performance.

Manson tallied a goal and an assist with four shots and a plus-3 rating Thursday in a 4-2 win over Nashville. He also delivered a pair of hits.

EDGE Analysis

That performance certainly came out of nowhere. Manson had just three points all season -- none since late October and had yet to score a goal before opening the scoring midway through the first period. He also drew a helper on Derek Grant's short-handed goal in the third and his plus-3 matched his season high. Manson broke out in 2017-18 with seven goals and 37 points, but he's put up just three goals and 19 points in 101 games since then.

The Ducks activated Manson off injured reserve ahead of Tuesday's game against Minnesota, per the NHL's official media site.

EDGE Analysis

This news confirms that Manson will re-join the lineup against Minnesota. He's been out since Oct. 26 with the knee issue and was already classified as a game-time decision Tuesday. The 28-year-old posted three assists, 15 PIM and 28 hits over 11 games preceding his injury.

Manson (knee) will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's matchup against the Wild, Elliott Teaford of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manson hasn't played since Oct. 24, as he's tended to a sprained MCL. The 28-year-old will need to be activated from IR before suiting up, but he's trending in the right direction least. The final verdict on his status will be revealed when the team takes warmups at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Manson (knee) could fully participate in practice later this week, Elliott Teaford of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manson has not played since Oct. 24 but it sounds like he could be returning in the near future. He was originally given a 5-10 week timetable and a return next week would put him right around the seven-week span. Once he returns, he'll get back on Anaheim's top defensive pair.

Manson has a sprained knee and will sit out five to 10 weeks, Helene Elliott of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The current timeline puts his earliest return in December, although he could have to wait until the calendar flips to 2020. Manson was off to a respectable start with three points, 28 hits and 15 blocked shots through 11 games. Erik Gudbranson and Korbinian Holzer are both expected to work on the right side in his stead.

Manson (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL's official media site.

EDGE Analysis

Manson was already ruled out for this weekend's back-to-back games, and his placement on injured reserve rules him out Tuesday against the Jets as well. The Ducks just acquired Erik Gudbranson via trade from the Penguins, and he figures to remain in the lineup as long as Manson is on the mend. He'll be eligible to return Nov. 1 against the Canucks.