Compher had an assist, one shot on net and one blocked shot over 16:43 of ice time in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Compher was part of extended time in the offensive zone and picked up his second assist in as many games. The third-line center has five points over the last seven games after logging just one assist over the season's first nine contests.

Compher had an assist and blocked one shot over 19:13 of ice time in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over Carolina.

EDGE Analysis

Compher found a ready-to-shoot Artturi Lehkonen on the wing in overtime for the game-winning score. The third-line center provided scoring depth for the Avalanche last season, when he registered a career-high 18 goals and 33 points, but is off to a slow start with just five points over 15 games.

Compher produced two assists, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Compher helped out on both of Logan O'Connor's goals in the contest. This was just the third time in 12 games Compher has gotten on the scoresheet, and it was his first multi-point effort. The 27-year-old forward has a goal, three assists, 13 shots on net, nine blocked shots and a plus-1 rating while playing more of a defensive role in the middle six.

Compher scored a first-period goal during a 6-3 victory over the Blue Jackets on Friday in Finland.

EDGE Analysis

Compher, who collected his first point in seven games, took advantage of earning 1:39 of power-play time, converting his first goal in 10 outings. Compher's man-advantage marker gave the Avalanche a 2-0 lead at 12:27 of the first period Friday. The 27-year-old forward contributed two shots during the Global Series matchup.

Compher produced an assist, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 6-3 win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Compher has opened the season as the Avalanche's third-line center, and it's limited his offense. The assist was his first point of the year to go with three shots on net, three hits, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in three contests. The 27-year-old had a career year with 33 points in 70 games in 2021-22, but a lack of power-play time this year will likely have a negative impact on his ability to repeat that effort.

Compher (undisclosed) should be ready when the regular season begins next Wednesday against Chicago, Adrian Dater of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Compher wore a non-contact sweater during Wednesday's workout, and head coach Jared Bednar was optimistic about his availability next week. The center should fill a middle-six role after pocketing a career-high 18 goals in 2021-22.

Compher (undisclosed) should be a full participant in Saturday's practice, Adrian Dater of ColoradoHockeyNow.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Compher missed two days of practice earlier in the week, but it appears he won't be sidelined much longer. The 27-year-old figures to play a middle-six role for the Avalanche this year, and if he can get into a couple of practices without setbacks, he should be ready for Wednesday's regular-season opener versus the Blackhawks.

Compher (undisclosed) wore a non-contact jersey during Wednesday's practice, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although it's encouraging to see him on the ice in any capacity, at this point it isn't clear if Compher will be available for Colorado's regular-season opener versus the Blackhawks next Wednesday. The 27-year-old pivot notched 18 goals and 33 points through 70 contests last campaign.

Compher (undisclosed) was absent from practice for the second straight day Monday, Adrian Dater of ColoradoHockeyNow.com reports

EDGE Analysis

The Avs have yet to provide any sort of update on Compher's status or the nature of his undisclosed injury, raising doubts regarding his availability versus the Blackhawks for Opening Night on Oct. 12. Once ready to play, Compher figures to serve in a third-line role but should challenge for more responsibilities, possibly even moving into the top six.

Compher recorded an assist, four shots on goal and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Lightning in Game 1.

EDGE Analysis

Compher had the secondary helper on Andre Burakovsky's game-winning goal 1:23 into overtime. With Nazem Kadri (thumb) sidelined, Compher got a turn as the second-line center in Wednesday's contest. The 27-year-old has earned a larger role with five goals and an assist in his last six games, accounting for six of his eight points in 15 playoff outings overall.