Manson (upper body) is in Monday's lineup against the Predators, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manson missed the last three games but will be back in the lineup for the first time since Nov. 11. The 32-year-old has just one assist through 13 games this season.

Manson (upper body) isn't expected to play Saturday versus Dallas, per Corey Masisak of The Denver Post.

EDGE Analysis

Manson also missed the Avalanche's previous two games. He has an assist, 20 hits and 18 blocks in 13 outings this campaign. Caleb Jones is projected to remain in the lineup for the third straight contest.

Manson is day-to-day with an upper-body injury, coach Jared Bednar told Meghan Angley of DNVR Avalanche on Wednesday, so he won't be available Wednesday against Anaheim.

EDGE Analysis

Manson missed Monday's contest, but the reason for his absence wasn't initially clear. He has an assist, 20 hits and 18 blocks in 13 contests in 2023-24. The 32-year-old is likely to serve on the third pairing once he's ready to return.

Manson did not practice Sunday, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports, and he was scratched from Monday's game against Seattle.

EDGE Analysis

The Avalanche called up a pair of defensemen from AHL Colorado -- Caleb Jones and Sam Malinski -- and each were active in Monday's win over the Kraken. Manson and Samuel Girard, who also missed Sunday's practice, sat out the game. The Avalanche have struggled of late -- after starting the season 5-0, the team has been shut out three times and had a horrible 8-2 loss at home to the Blues on Saturday -- but it seems odd that a pair of defensemen would take the fall for what has ailed the team, namely shaky goaltending and lack of depth offense. Head coach Jared Bednar may have hinted at a reason for Manson and Girard being scratched when he told Peter Baugh of The Athletic on Monday that the reason they didn't have a hard practice Sunday was the team was dinged up, which suggests the two defensemen are dealing with undisclosed injuries. A clearer picture should emerge Wednesday when Colorado hosts Anaheim.

Manson posted a shorthanded assist in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Manson helped out on a Logan O'Connor goal in the first period. The helper was Manson's first point through four games, though he's added seven shots on net, 12 blocked shots, five hits and a plus-1 rating. The 32-year-old remains on the third pairing, though he'd likely ascend to a top-four role if one of the Avalanche's defensemen sustain an injury.

Manson recorded two shots on goal, blocked four shots and was whistled for a two-minute penalty in Tuesday's 4-1 win over Seattle.

EDGE Analysis

Manson, who skates on the third pair, is doing his part for the Avalanche by sacrificing his body. The 32-year-old blueliner leads the team with 11 blocked shots through three games.

Manson had one hit and finished plus-1 over 17:18 of ice time in Tuesday's 3-1 preseason loss to the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Manson suited up and played for the first time during the preseason after recovering from offseason surgery to repair torn muscles. He's expected to start the season on the third pair but could move up as need dictates.

Per Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now, Manson is slated to play in Tuesday's preseason game against Dallas after recovering from offseason surgery to repair torn quadratus lumborum and oblique muscles.

EDGE Analysis

Manson told Ryan Boulding of NHL.com on Monday that he was injured in Game 2 or 3 of Colorado's first-round series against Seattle. Manson compiled 10 points, 41 shots on goal, 41 blocked shots and 64 hits in 27 appearances last season.

Manson is still dealing with a lower-body injury but is expected to be on the ice for Thursday's practice, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manson underwent surgery in May, and it appears he's still recovering. At this time, there's little concern the 31-year-old will miss Opening Night.

Manson had an unspecified procedure after Colorado was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by Seattle, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manson is expected to be ready for next season. It's unclear if the surgery he had is related to the lower-body issue he dealt with at the end of Colorado's first-round series. Manson only appeared in 27 games during the regular season, recording 10 points, 41 shots on net, 41 blocked shots and 64 hits.