Nieto (lower body) will suit up for Wednesday's matchup with the Golden Knights, Ryan S. Clark of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nieto is slated to take on a bottom-six role in his return to action following a 15-game stint on the sidelines. The winger was bogged down in a 32-game goal drought prior to getting hurt, but did manage a decent 13 helpers over that stretch. The California native should be right around his season average 13:40 of ice time the rest of the way, though injuries to Gabriel Landeskog (upper body) and Mikko Rantanen (undisclosed) could open up some more opportunities for Nieto.

Nieto (lower body) will miss 6-to-8 weeks, AJ Haefele of BSN Denver reports.

EDGE Analysis

This very well could put Nieto on the shelf for the remainder of the regular season, but it's worth noting that he has yet to be placed on injured reserve. Expect more playing time from rookie Sheldon Dries and veteran Gabriel Bourque in Nieto's absence.

Nieto (lower body) is out Monday against the Panthers, and is considered week-to-week, Adrian Dater of BSN Denver reports.

EDGE Analysis

This means this injury turned out to be more serious than expected. Nieto will now end up missing at least a few games, if not more, which will likely mean more playing time for Sheldon Dries.

As expected, Nieto (lower body) will not play Saturday against the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Nieto was previously listed as doubtful, so it's hardly a surprise that the second-round pick (San Jose, 2011) will sit this one out. The penalty-killing specialist should be considered day-to-day ahead of Monday's game against the Panthers.

Nieto (lower body) is unlikely to play Saturday versus the Predators, Adrian Dater of BSN Denver reports.

EDGE Analysis

We're still waiting to hear about the severity and exact nature of Nieto's injury, but the Avalanche could turn to Gabriel Bourque as a fill-in winger in the meantime. Having already put up four goals and 18 assists through 58 games this season, Nieto's off to a career-best pace, so hopefully, his injury doesn't linger.

Nieto had two assists, one shorthanded, in Thursday's 4-1 victory over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Nieto sprung J.T. Compher for a shorthanded breakaway in the second period, and then sauced a pass to Sven Andrighetto for a third-period insurance tally on a delayed penalty. Nieto has four assists in seven games in February, bringing his season total to 19 points in 54 games. The winger doesn't add much in the way of physicality, so his appeal in many fantasy formats is severely limited.

Nieto wrapped up the first half with four goals and 11 assists over 47 games.

EDGE Analysis

Nieto has seen his ice time dip more than a minute per game from a season ago, but his production hasn't suffered much because of it. Still, there's little to like about Nieto's situation from a fantasy perspective, so he likely remains on the radar in only the deepest of leagues as the second half begins.

Nieto (lower body) will play against the Kings on Wednesday, NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nieto missed two games prior to this one, and three of Colorado's last four contests. He only has three points and 19 shots in 17 games, so fantasy owners may not be interested in him, even though the Kings are starting Cal Petersen, their ostensible fourth-string goalie, in net.

Nieto (lower body) is out of the lineup against Anaheim on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Nieto will miss his second straight game with the injury. He has just two goals and three points in 17 games on the year. Colorado's next game will be on Wednesday in Los Angeles.

Nieto (lower body) won't be in the lineup for Friday's game against the Capitals, Marc Moser of Altitude Sports 950 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nieto has only notched two goals and three points in 17 games this campaign, so his absence will likely go unnoticed by most fantasy owners. Sven Andrighetto (lower body) will come off injured reserve and replace Nieto in the lineup against Washington.