Ryan O'Reilly scored a goal in Colorado's 2-1 shootout win over New Jersey Thursday night. O'Reilly scored for the third consecutive game to give the Avalanche a 1-0 lead at 8:55 of the first period. O'Reilly, who has four goals in the streak, was in the slot when Patrick Bordeleau fed him from behind the net. O'Reilly now has 18 goals and 14 assists in 45 games this season.

Ryan O'Reilly tickled the twine twice for teh Avalanche in their 4-2 win over the Wild on Saturday night. O'Reilly had missed two games due to a shoulder injury, and he didn't miss a beat. The winger now has goals in three of his last five games, good for 16 on the season, to go along with 30 points. O'Reilly is two markers away from his career high and he could surpass his career high of 55 points this season, too. Gabriel Landeskog and Maxime Talbot, who also had an assist, scored the other goals in the win. Andre Benoit chipped in with two assists.

Ryan O'Reilly will return from his shoulder injury on Saturday night. He missed two games as the result of a freak injury. O'Reilly was hurt during a goal celebration against Calgary on Monday. He has 14 goals and 14 assists in 42 games this season. Get him back in your lineup if you normally would.

Ryan O'Reilly (shoulder) skated with his teammates Friday morning. Although he did not play Friday night against the Islanders, there is a good chance he could be ready to go against the Wild Saturday night. Watch the transaction wire for clues. Fourth-line forward David Van Der Gulik was injured Friday night and if the Avs' don't make a roster move to replace him, O'Reilly is probably in.

Ryan O'Reilly (shoulder) will miss Friday's contest. It will be O'Reilly's second straight game on the sidelines. The good news is that he's still a possibility for Saturday's contest.

Coach Patrick Roy doesn't think Ryan O'Reilly (shoulder) will play Friday. He hinted that O'Reilly would sit again after Thursday's practice. O'Reilly took part in the session, but it was in a no-contact capacity. A determination on his status will come after Friday's morning skate.

Ryan O'Reilly (shoulder) will not be available on Wednesday. O'Reilly sustained the injury while celebrating a goal on Monday. He has 14 goals and 28 points in 42 games this season.

Ryan O'Reilly sustained his shoulder injury during a goal celebration in Monday's loss to Calgary. He got it jammed while extending his arms into the group hug after Paul Stastny scored in the third period. O'Reilly may not be able to play Wednesday night as a result of the bizarre injury.

Ryan O'Reilly (shoulder) is being listed as day-to-day. O'Reilly suffered the injury during Monday's contest. He has 14 goals and 14 assists in 42 games in 2013-14.

Ryan O'Reilly sustained a lower-body injury Monday night. He was undergoing X-rays after the contest. O'Reilly logged 20:08 of ice time in Colorado's 4-3 loss to Calgary. He was hurt in the third period. We'll let you know about his status when we learn more.