Colton (lower body) is not expected back during Colorado's first-round series against Dallas, Meghan Angley of Guerrilla Sports reports Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Colton has already been shelved for eight of the Avs' last nine games and now will miss two more -- assuming the series goes a full seven games. Even once cleared to play, Colton will likely be relegated to a bottom-six role, especially following the return of Gabriel Landeskog from a long-term knee injury.

Colton (lower body) will not be an option versus Dallas in Game 5 on Monday, Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Colton has appeared in just one of the Avalanche's last eight contests due to his lower-body injury. During the regular season, the New Jersey native came up just one point shy of reaching the 30-point threshold for the fourth straight year, ending the campaign with 16 goals and 13 helpers in 61 contests. Once given the all-clear, Colton should slot into a bottom-six role for Colorado.

Colton (lower body) won't play in Saturday's Game 4 matchup against the Stars, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Colton will miss his third game after suffering the injury in the series opener, and it's unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup. Once Colton is healthy, Parker Kelly might be a healthy scratch.

Colton (lower body) won't play in Wednesday's Game 3 versus the Stars, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Colton will be out for a second straight game, the Avalanche will welcome back captain Gabriel Landeskog for this contest. Colton's next chance to play is Saturday in Game 4. When he's ready to return, Colton will likely bump Parker Kelly, Joel Kiviranta or Logan O'Connor out of the lineup.

Colton (lower body) will not be available Monday versus the Stars in Game 2, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Miles Wood, who was a healthy scratch in Game 1, will replace Colton in the lineup Monday. Colton's next chance to suit up will be at home Wednesday in Game 3.

Head coach Jared Bednar said Monday that Colton (lower body) is "not great" but that the team will continue to monitor him throughout the day ahead of Game 2 against Dallas, Marc Moser of Altitude Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bednar's comments would seem to suggest that Colton is unlikely to play in Monday's Game 2, but the team apparently wants to see how he feels in the hours leading up to puck drop before officially determining his status. The 28-year-old sustained a lower-body injury during Saturday's Game 1, and Gabriel Landeskog (knee), Miles Wood or Jimmy Vesey could enter the lineup if Colton is unavailable Monday.

Colton (lower body) missed most of the third period in Saturday's 5-1 win over Dallas in Game 1, Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Colton had three hits and one shot on goal in 7:04 of playing time in Saturday's playoff opener. It's unclear if he will be available for Monday's Game 2 matchup versus the Stars. If Colton can't play, Gabriel Landeskog (knee), Miles Wood or Jimmy Vesey could draw into the lineup.

Colton (undisclosed) was back at practice Wednesday, including joining the No. 2 power-play unit, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Colton should be back from a four-game absence due to his undisclosed injury, linking up with both the second power-play unit and the Avs' third line. The 28-year-old winger has just one point in his last seven outings, so fantasy managers may want to look at other options for their postseason pools.

Colton (undisclosed) won't join the Avalanche for their upcoming road trip, which encompasses Colorado's final two games of the regular season, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The Avalanche will play in Los Angeles on Saturday and in Anaheim on Sunday. Given that Colton isn't an option for those matches, he'll conclude the regular season with 16 goals, 29 points, 145 hits and 42 blocks in 61 appearances. Colton, who also missed the Avalanche's past two games, might still be an option for the start of the playoffs.

Colton (undisclosed) will be out of the lineup against Vancouver on Thursday, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Colton will be sidelined for a second straight contest due to his lingering undisclosed injury. After racking up 40 points last year, the 28-year-old Colton won't be reaching that same level this year, but he could still reach the 30-point threshold with one more tally this year.