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Avalanche search for offseason answers after Vegas ends Presidents' Trophy-winning season with sweep

The Colorado Avalanche's speed was neutralized by Vegas, leading to a sweep in the Western Conference Final

MAY 27 • Associated Press

Bednar: Avalanche will take a limited Nathan MacKinnon as Colorado trails 3-0

The Colorado Avalanche face a tough challenge in the Western Conference Final

MAY 25 • Associated Press

Pockets helper Sunday Manson notched an assist in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals.

Impact Manson has battled an upper-body injury this postseason, and this was his first point since Game 3 of the first round. The defenseman has three helpers, 12 shots on net, 21 hits, five blocked shots and eight PIM across eight playoff outings. As long as he can keep suiting up, he should have a steady bottom-four role.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Barbashev, Eichel score in 2:07 span, Golden Knights stun Avs 3-1 to take 2-0 series lead

Jack Eichel and Ivan Barbashev scored in a 2:07 span in the third period and the Vegas Golden Knights stunned the Colorado Avalanche 3-1 on Friday night to take a 2-0 lead in the W...

MAY 23 • Associated Press

Avs defenseman Cale Makar sidelined for Game 2 of Western Conference Final with to upper-body injury

The Colorado Avalanche will be without standout defenseman Cale Makar for Game 2 of the Western Conference Final on Friday night because of an upper-body injury

MAY 22 • Associated Press

Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar misses practice on eve of Game 1 of Western Conference Final

Cale Makar missed another practice session ahead of the Western Conference Final against Vegas

MAY 19 • Associated Press

Back at practice Manson (undisclosed) was a full participant in Sunday's practice, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Impact After sitting out Saturday's on-ice session and being listed as day-to-day, Manson should be available for Game 1 against Vegas on Wednesday. Through the first two rounds of the 2026 playoffs, he has contributed two assists, eight shots on net and 13 hits in five appearances.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche taking advantage of break to heal as they get set to play Knights in conference finals

Most of the Colorado Avalanche's players returned to the ice for practice Saturday after a two-day break

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Deemed day-to-day Manson (undisclosed) was listed as day-to-day ahead of Wednesday's Game 1 against the Golden Knights, per Jesse Montano.

Impact Head coach Jared Bednar mentioned that Manson, alongside the three other Avalanche skaters who missed Saturday's practice, is expected to resume skating at some point before Game 1. The 34-year-old blueliner has been dealing with an upper-body injury over the past month after sustaining the initial injury on April 11 against Vegas. However, it is not confirmed that his current injury is related to the upper-body issue, leaving Manson as day-to-day with an undisclosed injury until further updates are provided. He has two assists and 13 hits across five appearances this postseason.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche depth helps them grab a 3-1 series lead over Wild, with chance to clinch at home in Game 5

The Colorado Avalanche have showcased their depth against Minnesota, not just relying on stars like Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar

MAY 12 • Associated Press

NHL Player Safety comes for Josh Manson A dirty move.

MAY 12 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Wild's Michael McCarron calls out Avalanche's Josh Manson for 'dirty' play Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson found himself at the center of controversy during Colorado’s 5-2 win over the Minnesota Wild in Ga...

MAY 12 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Wild's Michael McCarron makes scathing statement about Avs' Josh Manson during live interview - "He's always been a dirty player" Minnesota Wild forward Michael McCarron made a scathing remark regarding Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson during the first intermission of Game 4 on Monday.

MAY 12 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Avalanche bounce back to beat the Wild 5-2 and take a 3-1 lead in the series

Ross Colton and Parker Kelly each scored their first goals of the postseason in the third period for Colorado as the Avalanche snapped back from a midseries lull and beat the Minne...

MAY 12 • Associated Press

Michael McCarron levels brutal accusation at Josh Manson after controversial play The Wild forward did not hold back after officials reviewed a heated first-period sequence involving the Avalanche defenseman in Game 4.

MAY 12 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Avs get veteran Josh Manson back on defense before he sets up a Wild goal with a costly mistake

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson returned from a five-game absence with a costly mistake

MAY 12 • Associated Press

Available to play Manson (upper body) is an option for Game 4 against Minnesota on Monday, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Following a four-game absence, Manson appears ready to return to the lineup after being a full participant during Monday's morning skate. He has chipped in two assists, five shots on goal, one blocked shot and 10 hits in three appearances this postseason. Manson's probable return to the lineup could make Nick Blankenburg a healthy scratch in Game 4 against the Wild.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche visit the Wild with 2-1 series lead

The Colorado Avalanche visit the Minnesota Wild in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-1 lead in the series

MAY 11 • Associated Press

Wild make it a series against the Avalanche, who have a Game 4 goalie decision to make

The Minnesota Wild showed they could hang with the NHL-best Colorado Avalanche in their second-round series by winning Game 3 in convincing fashion

MAY 10 • Associated Press

Slated to miss Saturday's game Manson (upper body) isn't expected to play in Game 3 in Minnesota on Saturday, per Dan Rosen of NHL.com.

Impact Manson is set to miss his fourth consecutive outing. He has two assists and 10 hits in three playoff appearances this year. The 34-year-old also had five goals, 31 points, 91 PIM, 174 hits and 99 blocks in 79 regular-season outings in 2025-26. His next opportunity to return will come Monday against Minnesota.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Eriksson Ek skates closer to a return with the Wild in a 2-0 hole against the Avalanche

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek has resumed practicing with the team on a limited basis

MAY 8 • Associated Press

Nearing return to action Manson (upper body) could be available for Game 3 against Minnesota on Saturday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

Impact Head coach Jared Bednar told reporters the team was confident enough that Manson would be available that it opted to leave Jack Ahcan behind to play for AHL Colorado. If the 34-year-old Manson does suit up in Game 3, it will likely be at the expense of Nick Blankenburg, though Manson could also serve as a healthy scratch.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Colorado visits Minnesota with 2-0 series lead

The Colorado Avalanche visit the Minnesota Wild in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-0 lead in the series

MAY 8 • Associated Press

Unavailable Tuesday Manson (upper body) won't play against Minnesota on Tuesday in Game 2, Tracey Myers of NHL.com reports.

Impact Manson will miss his third straight game. He has additional time to recover with Game 3 against the Wild scheduled for Saturday, but it's unclear if he will be ready to play by then. Manson has two assists, five shots on goal, one blocked shot and 10 hits in three appearances this postseason.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Game 2 status uncertain Manson's (upper body) availability against the Wild for Game 2 on Tuesday remains unclear, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Head coach Jared Bednar wouldn't reveal whether Manson would be ready to play Tuesday or who his starting goalie might be, so fantasy managers will have to take a wait-and-see approach on both accounts. If Manson were to get into the lineup for Game 2, it would likely come at the expense of Nick Blankenburg.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

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Avalanche search for offseason answers after Vegas ends Presidents' Trophy-winning season with sweep

Bednar: Avalanche will take a limited Nathan MacKinnon as Colorado trails 3-0

Barbashev, Eichel score in 2:07 span, Golden Knights stun Avs 3-1 to take 2-0 series lead

Avs defenseman Cale Makar sidelined for Game 2 of Western Conference Final with to upper-body injury

Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar misses practice on eve of Game 1 of Western Conference Final

Avalanche taking advantage of break to heal as they get set to play Knights in conference finals

Avalanche depth helps them grab a 3-1 series lead over Wild, with chance to clinch at home in Game 5

Avalanche bounce back to beat the Wild 5-2 and take a 3-1 lead in the series

Avs get veteran Josh Manson back on defense before he sets up a Wild goal with a costly mistake

Avalanche visit the Wild with 2-1 series lead

Wild make it a series against the Avalanche, who have a Game 4 goalie decision to make

Joel Eriksson Ek skates closer to a return with the Wild in a 2-0 hole against the Avalanche

Colorado visits Minnesota with 2-0 series lead