Manson (undisclosed) will return to the Avalanche lineup Saturday against the Maple Leafs, Avalanche play-by-play announcer Conor McGahey reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manson had missed Colorado's last two games. The 32-year-old blueliner has five goals, 12 points and a plus-12 rating through 37 games this season. Manson will likely return to a second-pairing role alongside Samuel Girard.

Manson (undisclosed) will miss Wednesday's contest versus Vegas, according to Marc Moser of Altitude Sports 950.

EDGE Analysis

It will be Manson's second straight game out of the lineup due to the injury. He has five goals, 12 points, 46 PIM, 82 hits and 54 blocks in 37 appearances in 2023-24. Manson will likely serve on the third pairing once he's ready to return.

Manson (undisclosed) will not suit up Monday against Boston, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manson left Monday's practice early and was considered a game-time call for the game against the Bruins. The 32-year-old will miss his first game since Nov. 18. He has 12 points in 37 games, including five over his last seven appearances. His next chance to play will be Wednesday against Vegas.

Manson (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision Monday against Boston, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manson left Monday's morning skate early after testing out an undisclosed issue. The Avalanche will see how he feels closer to puck drop before determining his availability. Manson has compiled five goals, 12 points, 59 shots on net, 54 blocked shots, 82 hits and 46 PIM in 37 outings this season. If he can't play, Sam Malinski was brought up from AHL Colorado on Monday as a potential replacement.

Manson scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 8-4 loss to Florida. He added one block and five hits to his line over 16:49 of ice time.

EDGE Analysis

Sergei Bobrovsky stopped Manson's slapshot with his blocker, but the puck bounced off Carter Verhaeghe and into the net. The tally was Manson's third over the last seven games, during which the defenseman has five points, 18 shots, 24 hits and seven blocks.

Manson scored a shorthanded empty-net goal on two shots and added two PIM in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Manson ends December on a four-game point streak (two goals, two assists). This was his second shorthanded point of the campaign after going three years without recording one. The defenseman has earned 10 of his 11 points this season in December, and he's added 68 hits, 48 blocked shots, 45 PIM, 50 shots on net and a plus-7 rating through 34 appearances.

Manson had an assist, two shots on net, two hits and two penalty minutes over 19:58 of ice time in Friday's 2-1 win over the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Manson picked up the secondary helper on Ryan Johansen's first-period strike for his seventh assist in 33 games. The defenseman has points in three straight games to give him a total of 10 on the season. The 32-year-old is healthy after missing a significant amount of time last season, which puts Manson back on the radar in the hits category. He has 67 hits and 48 blocked shots this campaign.

Manson had an assist, one shot on goal, one blocked shot, five hits and four penalty minutes over 20:47 of ice time in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Manson fed Logan O'Connor as part of a give-and-go that led to Colorado's third goal midway through the second period. It was the second consecutive game with a point for Manson, who tallied against the Coyotes in last Saturday's 4-1 win. He has three goals, six assists, 46 shots, 65 hits, 48 blocks and 42 PIM over 32 games.

Manson scored a goal on four shots, added two hits and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Manson stretched the Avalanche's lead to 3-0 in the second period. The tally ended his five-game point drought -- he cooled off after starting the month with six points over six games. The defenseman has three goals, eight points, 45 shots on net, 60 hits, 47 blocked shots, 38 PIM and a plus-4 rating through 31 appearances. His time as a top-four option may come to a close when Samuel Girard (personal) returns to the lineup.

Manson (undisclosed) will play Wednesday versus the Sabres, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manson was on the probable side of a game-time decision with a nagging undisclosed injury. The 32-year-old has six points over his last six contests, stepping up on offense in a top-four role with Samuel Girard (personal) in the player assistance program.