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Fills empty net Colton scored an empty-net goal on four shots and added four hits in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Jets.

Impact Colton ended a five-game point drought with the late tally. The 28-year-old has been centering the second line recently, holding that spot because of Casey Mittelstadt's deep slump. The Avalanche may end up shuffling their top six if Valeri Nichushkin (lower body) misses time after exiting Tuesday's game, but Colton should remain part of that group, either at center or wing. The 28-year-old has 11 goals, one assist, 55 shots on net, 53 hits and a minus-3 rating over 21 appearances in 2024-25.

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

Ducks host the Avalanche after Vatrano's 2-goal game

The Anaheim Ducks host the Colorado Avalanche after Frank Vatrano's two-goal game against the Winnipeg Jets in the Ducks' 3-2 win

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • Associated Press

Blackwood and Georgiev face former teams as Avalanche and Sharks square off after swapping goalies

It didn’t take long before goaltenders Mackenzie Blackwood and Alexandar Georgiev found themselves on opposite ends of the rink stopping shots from their former teammates

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • Associated Press

San Jose and Colorado face off in Western Conference action

The San Jose Sharks face the Colorado Avalanche in Western Conference action

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • Associated Press

Gets 10th goal in win Colton scored a goal and added four hits in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Predators.

Impact Colton has two goals over five games since returning from a broken foot. His tally Saturday was his 10th of the campaign, though he's added just one assist over 15 contests. He also plays a physical game, added 40 hits and 44 shots on net, though he has yet to take a penalty while often skating in a second-line role this season.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Blackwood has 38 saves in debut, Avalanche beat Predators 5-2

Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 38 shots in his Colorado debut, and the Avalanche held off a late Nashville surge to beat the Predators 5-2

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Nashville visits Colorado after O'Reilly's 2-goal game

The Nashville Predators visit the Colorado Avalanche after Ryan O'Reilly scored two goals in the Predators' 4-1 win against the Dallas Stars

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • Associated Press

Avalanche bring 3-game win streak into matchup against the Utah Hockey Club

The Colorado Avalanche take on the Utah Hockey Club with a three win streak on the line

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • Associated Press

Penguins take home winning streak into matchup with the Avalanche

The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Colorado Avalanche aiming to continue a four-game home winning streak

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • Associated Press

Opens scoring in win Colton scored a goal on two shots, added two hits and blocked two shots in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Devils.

Impact Colton was held off the scoresheet Saturday versus the Red Wings in his return from a 17-game absence due to a broken foot. The 28-year-old tallied at 4:07 of Sunday's contest, and his goal stood as the game-winner. Prior to the injury, he was off to a fantastic start in 2024-25, and he looks to play a key middle-six role moving forward. He's at nine goals, one assist, 42 shots on net, 33 hits, 13 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through 12 appearances.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scott Wedgewood stops 25 shots in the Avalanche's 4-0 win over the Devils

Scott Wedgewood stopped 25 shots for his seventh career shutout, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 4-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on Sunday night

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • Associated Press

Ross Colton scores a goal against the New Jersey Devils

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Returning Saturday Colton (foot) will rejoin the Colorado lineup in Saturday's matchup with the Red Wings, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Colton has not played since Oct. 28, missing Colorado's last 17 games while tending to a foot injury. The 28-year-old winger had gotten off to an excellent start before landing on IR, posting eight goals and nine points in his first 10 games. Colton should slot back into a middle-six role with the Avs.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to LTIR Colton (foot) was placed on long-term injured reserve Monday, per PuckPedia.

Impact This transaction allows Colorado to add Colton's $4 million annual salary as cap space. Colton resumed skating last week, and head coach Jared Bednar said the forward could be available at some point during the club's upcoming five-game road trip. The 28-year-old Colton accumulated eight goals and an assist over 10 appearances before getting injured.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to travel with team Head coach Jared Bednar said Monday that Colton (foot) will travel with the Avalanche during their upcoming road trip and could return to action before the team returns home, Evan...

Impact Colton resumed skating last week and appears to be closing in on a return to game action. Colorado begins a five-game road trip Tuesday in Buffalo, with the final matchup in the trip coming Dec. 10 against Pittsburgh, so Colton could be back in action within the next week. Bednar said that Colton will start back on the wing once he's healthy given his success at the position before sustaining his injury.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Should skate soon Colton (foot) is expected to begin skating soon, per Mile High Hockey on Wednesday.

Impact Colton hasn't played since Oct. 28 due to a broken foot, which was originally projected to keep him out of the lineup for 6-8 weeks. He shouldn't be expected to return soon given his initial timetable, but the fact that he's close to getting back on the ice is a good sign. Colton has eight goals and nine points in 10 outings in 2024-25.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche F Ross Colton out 6-8 weeks with broken foot Colorado Avalanche forward Ross Colton will miss six-to-eight weeks with a broken foot, coach Jared Bednar announced Wednesday.Colton, the t...

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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

Out at least six weeks Colton is expected to miss 6-8 weeks due to a broken foot, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports Wednesday.

Impact That brings an unfortunate disruption to Colton's tremendous start to the campaign -- he has eight goals and nine points through 10 appearances. Colton was seeing time on the top line because the Avalanche have been dealing with a ton of forward injuries. Now that Colton is among those on the shelf, Nikolai Kovalenko might start playing alongside Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen -- though Kovalenko will likely concede that role once Jonathan Drouin (upper body), who hasn't played since Oct. 9 but is now day-to-day, is ready to return.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss significant time Head coach Jared Bednar said Wednesday that he expects Colton (foot) to miss "significant time," Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Impact While Bednar doesn't yet have a clear return timetable for Colton, it sounds as though the 28-year-old will be out for an extended period after landing on injured reserve Tuesday. Colton's injury adds to a lengthy list of absences for the Avalanche, and T.J. Tynan was called up Wednesday to provide additional depth. Nikolai Kovalenko and Ivan Ivan are also candidates to see increased roles while Colton is unavailable.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR Colton (foot) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Colton suffered the injury in Monday's 5-2 loss to Chicago. He has compiled eight goals, one assist, 37 shots on net, nine blocked shots and 28 hits across 10 appearances this season. A timetable for Colton's return is unclear, but he will miss at least the next two games following his placement on the IR list. If Jonathan Drouin (upper body) and Artturi Lehkonen (shoulder) remain out versus Tampa on Wednesday, Nikolai Kovalenko could move up to the top line, and Ivan Ivan could get an increase in power-play time.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injured on Monday Colton is facing an extended absence after blocking a shot and injuring his foot in Monday's matchup versus Chicago, according to Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.

Impact Colton was seen leaving the game in a walking boot, and head coach Jared Bednar said "He's going to miss some time." The injury comes at an inopportune time for Colton and the Avalanche alike -- the left-shot forward leads the team in goals with eight. The Avalanche are dealing with multiple injuries to its forward group, so expect the club to bring a player up from AHL Colorado to replace Colton on the roster in the interim.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Sunday's win Colton scored a goal on six shots, added two hits and blocked two shots in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Senators.

Impact Colton didn't miss time after exiting Thursday's game following a slash to the hand. He didn't look any worse for wear either -- his six shots were a team high, and he scored for the second game in a row. The 28-year-old winger is up to eight goals, one assist, 34 shots on net, 27 hits, eight blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over nine appearances. Colton should continue to fill in on the top line until Jonathan Drouin (upper body) or Artturi Lehkonen (shoulder) is cleared to return.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

O'Connor, Colton score quick goals to live Avs past Senators, 5-4

Logan O’Connor and Ross Colton scored 1:32 apart in a high-scoring third period, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Ottawa Senators 5-4 for their fifth straight win

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • Associated Press

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