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Jared Bednar upset with no whistle on play where Avalanche goalie Scott Wedgewood was hurt

Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar was so irate that not even a dramatic, come-from-behind overtime win could calm him down

JANUARY 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Toews scores in overtime, Avalanche overcome 3-goal deficit to beat Sabres 6-5

Devon Toews scored 48 seconds into overtime and the Colorado Avalanche overcame a three-goal deficit to beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-5 on Thursday night and extend their winning strea...

JANUARY 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin listed as day-to-day with lower-body injury

The Colorado Avalanche will be without forward Valeri Nichushkin for an indefinite amount of time due to a lower-body injury

JANUARY 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Provides two assists in return Drouin logged two assists and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Jets.

Impact Drouin helped out on third-period goals by Casey Mittelstadt and Ross Colton to help the Avalanche run away with the win. The 29-year-old Drouin had missed the previous 16 games due to an upper-body injury, but he was able to play 18:15 in a second-line role, indicating he should be fine moving forward. He's been limited six appearances in 2024-25, but he has six points, six shots on net and an even plus-minus rating. He's worth checking the waiver wire for, as the Avalanche are playing much better now than they were when he was healthy earlier in the campaign.

JANUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mittelstadt snaps 19-game scoring drought, leads Avalanche past NHL-leading Jets 5-2

Casey Mittelstadt ended a 19-game scoring drought with a tiebreaking goal in the third period and the Colorado Avalanche beat the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets 5-2

JANUARY 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Avalanche F Jonathan Drouin (upper body) to return vs. Jets Colorado forward Jonathan Drouin, who has missed the last 16 games with an upper-body injury, will return for the Avalanche against the visi...

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Set to return Tuesday Head coach Jared Bednar said Monday that Drouin (upper body) will be activated from injured reserve and return to action at home against the Jets on Tuesday, Aarif Dean of Colorado...

Impact Drouin has missed the last 16 games due to his upper-body injury, but there was optimism that he'd be able to suit up for the Avalanche's final game of the calendar year. He's logged two goals, two assists and four blocked shots while averaging 20:40 of ice time over five appearances this year, as he's had two lengthy absences due to injury. It's possible that Colorado eases him into action Tuesday since he'll be suiting up for the first time in over a month.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Tuesday Drouin (upper body) may be an option to play Tuesday versus the Jets, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.

Impact Drouin has been out for 16 games but appears to be close to a return. The 29-year-old racked up four points over five outings this season, but has already missed two large portions of the campaign due to injuries. He saw top-six minutes prior to this absence and could bump Ross Colton down the depth chart. An update on Drouin's status is expected Monday.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve Drouin (upper body) was placed on injured reserve retroactive to Nov. 23 on Saturday.

Impact Drouin has missed the last six games after missing 17 contests earlier in the season with another upper-body injury. He has two goals and four points in five appearances this season.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nichushkin scores only goal in shootout, Avs beat Golden Knights, 2-1

Valeri Nichushkin scored the only goal in a five-round shootout and also scored Colorado’s only goal in regulation as the Avalanche beat the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • Associated Press

Considered week-to-week Head coach Jared Bednar announced Wednesday that Drouin (upper body) is considered week-to-week, SBNation.com reports.

Impact Drouin was sidelined Monday against Tampa Bay and is facing a multi-game absence due to his upper-body issue. Ivan Ivan will likely take on an increased role while Drouin is sidelined. Over five appearances this year, Drouin has tallied two goals and four points while averaging 20:40 of ice time.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with upper-body injury Drouin will miss Monday's game against Tampa Bay because of an upper-body injury, according to Corey Masisak of The Denver Post.

Impact It's not clear if this is related to the upper-body injury that kept Drouin out of the lineup from Oct. 12-Nov. 13. He has two goals and four points in five outings in 2024-25. When available, he typically plays on Colorado's top line and first power-play unit, but staying healthy has been a recurring issue this campaign. Drouin's absence is expected to result in Ivan Ivan serving in a top-six capacity versus the Lightning.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lights lamp twice against Florida Drouin scored two goals on four shots while adding two blocked shots and a plus-1 rating in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Panthers.

Impact The 29-year-old potted his first two tallies of the season, with the second coming just 34 seconds into the second period to tie the game at 2-2. Drouin has four points in four games since returning from an upper-body injury, and he should stay productive as long as he keeps skating on the Avs' top line with Nathan MacKinnon.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Drouin leads surging Avalanche past Panthers Jonathan Drouin scored his first two goals of the season, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 7-4 win over the host Florida Panthers on Satu...

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Drouin scores his first 2 goals of season, Avs beat slumping Panthers 7-4

Jonathan Drouin got his first two goals of the season, Mikko Rantanen had a goal and three assists and the Colorado Avalanche beat the slumping Florida Panthers 7-4 on Saturday nig...

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • Associated Press

Pockets helper Drouin logged an assist and two blocked shots in Monday's 3-2 win over the Flyers.

Impact It was his first point in two games since he returned from an upper-body injury. Drouin has immediately resumed a top-six role, though he's on the second power-play unit, as head coach Jared Bednar has opted to leave a successful first unit intact even with the Avalanche getting three forwards back from injury last week. Drouin has yet to post a shot on goal through three contests, but he should improve in that regard as he gets more comfortable in the lineup. That said, he's not often been a high-volume shooter over the last two seasons.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Connor McMichael scores twice in the Capitals' 5-2 victory over the Avalanche

Connor McMichael had two goals and the Washington Capitals scored four times on their first 10 shots in a 5-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • Associated Press

Activated from injured reserve Drouin (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Thursday.

Impact Drouin hasn't suited up since Oct. 9 due to his upper-body injury, but he should be able to return to action Friday against the Capitals. Over 79 appearances with the Avalanche last year, he logged 19 goals and 56 points while averaging 18:11 of ice time.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Might be ready for Friday Drouin (upper body) will miss Wednesday's game against LA, but he might be an option Friday versus Washington, per Adrian Hernandez of Mile High Hockey.

Impact Drouin hasn't played since Colorado's season opener Oct. 9 because of the injury. He had 19 goals and 56 points in 79 regular-season outings in 2023-24. Before getting hurt, Drouin began the campaign on the top line with Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen, but because Artturi Lehkonen is healthy now and thriving (two goals and four points through four outings), Drouin might instead serve on the second line alongside Casey Mittelstadt and Logan O'Connor should he return Friday.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche deal with another injury with team's leading scorer Ross Colton sidelined by a broken foot

The Colorado Avalanche will be without their leading goal scorer Ross Colton for at least six weeks after he broke his foot blocking a shot

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • Associated Press

Upgraded to day-to-day Drouin (upper body) won't play Sunday against Ottawa though he's considered day-to-day, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Drouin hasn't suited up since suffering the injury in Colorado's opener on Oct. 9. While the winger is still dealing with some pain, according to Rawal, he appears to be heading in the right direction.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche Issue Worst Possible Update on Jonathan Drouin's Injury Drouin only appeared in the Avs’ season opener before suffering an injury.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ross Colton stepping up for Avalanche, relishing top linemates

The Colorado Avalanche, rattled by injuries and a subpar defensive performance, have not had an ideal start to the season

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • Associated Press

Moves to IR Drouin (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Sunday.

Impact In a corresponding move, the Avalanche recalled Chris Wagner from AHL Colorado on Sunday. The 29-year-old Drouin has missed the past four games. Drouin is still about a week away from being re-evaluated, and an exact timetable for his return remains unclear. Ross Colton has been productive while filling in for Drouin in a top-six role.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not close to returning Drouin (upper body) will be re-evaluated Oct. 28, per Adrian Hernandez of Mile High Hockey on Wednesday.

Impact Drouin is set to miss at least six more games in the meantime. He sustained the injury in Colorado's season-opening 8-4 loss to Vegas on Oct. 9. When Drouin is healthy, he's expected to serve in a top-six capacity.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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