Matt Duchene scored in the Avalanche's 3-2 loss to the Blackhawks on Wednesday night. The 22-year-old has rebounded very nicely from a subpar third year in the NHL. He has eight goals and 12 assists in 21 games. John Mitchell had the other goal, his seventh of the year.

Matt Duchene (groin) returned to Colorado's lineup on Thursday. Duchene missed one game due to the ailment. He made up for lost time by registering an assist and netting the game-winning goal.

Matt Duchene (groin) will be back in Colorado's lineup for Thursday's home game versus Calgary. He missed one match with a groin injury, which was caused by a troublesome charley horse on the other leg. Duchene had been playing with P.A. Parenteau and Jamie McGinn, but coach Joe Sacco wouldn't reveal his possible line combinations.

Matt Duchene (groin) could still end up playing Thursday against the Flames. Even though the young forward didn't play Tuesday and didn't skate during Wednesday's optional, the Avalanche have not ruled him out, according to the Denver Post's Mike Chambers. Duchene leads the Avs with 17 points. He's likely heading for a game-time call.

Matt Duchene has a groin injury and won't play Tuesday against the San Jose Sharks. Duchene has been ice cold for the last three games after eight points in the four games prior. There wasn't much more detail to the injury, but we'll sideline him and list him as day-to-day for now. Owners in daily leagues will want to get him out of the lineup for tonight and check back Wednesday for more information.

Center Matt Duchene is on a hot streak entering the Avalanche's game tonight against the St. Louis Blues in Colorado. Duchene has scored in four straight games for the Avalanche. He also has four assists in the past two contests

Matt Duchene had his second consecutive three point game on Monday. The talented center is back to his old self after a poor 2011-12 season when he he had 14 goals and 28 points in a injury-plagued 58 games. The savvy Duchene now has six goals and 17 points in 14 games and he also led the Avs on Monday to the victory with six hits, two takeaways and 19 faceoff wins. The just turned 22-year-old is back and is a great keeper once again in fantasy pools.

Matt Duchene scored a goal and registered two assists in Colorado's 6-5 victory Monday. Duchene caught a big break as he was offside prior to the goal, but it wasn't called. Aaron Palushaj also had a goal and two assists for the Avalanche. Paul Stastny had his fourth goal and fifth assists of the season. Tyson Barrie, Chuck Kobasew, and Jamie McGinn accounted for the Avalanche's other three goals. David Jones and P.A. Parenteau each finished Monday's contest with two assists.

Avalanche center Matt Duchene has a sparkling career track record against the Oilers. With three points in Saturday's 6-4 loss to Edmonton, Duchene has now racked up 23 career points in 18 career games versus the Oilers. The young center has been far and away the best player for Colorado this season; one of the lone bright spots on the struggling team.

Matt Duchene scored a goal and two assists in the Avs' 6-4 loss to Edmonton Saturday night. Duchene is now exceeding a point-per-game pace with five goals and nine assists in 13 games.