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Good to go Colton (hand) will play Sunday against Ottawa, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Colton won't miss additional action after being injured in Thursday's 5-1 win over Utah. He has generated seven goals, one assist, 28 shots on net and 25 hits through eight appearances this season. Colton will play on the top line and first power-play unit versus the Senators.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Justus Annunen leads Avalanche to fourth straight win with 5-1 rout of Utah

Justus Annunen had 25 saves, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Utah Hockey Club 5-1 for their fourth straight win

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • Associated Press

Dealing with hand injury Colton couldn't return to Thursday's 5-1 win over Utah after taking a slash to the hand in the second period, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Impact There was no update on Colton's status from head coach Jared Bednar. That leaves Colton in the day-to-day category heading into a back-to-back versus the Senators on Sunday and the Blackhawks on Monday.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with upper-body injury Colton (upper body) won't return to Thursday's game versus Utah.

Impact Colton scored a power-play goal on three shots in 11:07 of ice time prior to his exit. He joins a growing list of injured Avalanche forwards, though it's not yet known how much time he might miss. Prior to his injury, Colton has been filling in on the Avalanche's top line and first power-play unit, which has led to him producing seven goals and one assist over eight appearances.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tape Room: Ross Colton | NHL.com Checking the tape on Ross Colton, and how he fits with MacKinnon and Rantanen

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • NHL.COM

Another two-goal game Colton scored twice on four shots and added two hits in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Colton scored twice for the second game in a row. He opened the scoring with a power-play marker and added another at even strength about 10 minutes later. The 28-year-old has six goals, one assist, 22 shots on net, 20 hits and a minus-2 rating through six contests. He's thriving in a top-line role alongside Nathan MacKinnon, and Colton has a good chance to stay in that spot until the Avalanche get some injured forwards back.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Ross Colton nets 2 goals as Avalanche top Sharks Ross Colton scored twice and Cale Makar added one goal and two assists as the visiting Colorado Avalanche defeated the San Jose Sharks 4-1 o...

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ross Colton nets 2 goals as Avalanche top Sharks Ross Colton scored twice and Cale Makar added one goal and two assists as the visiting Colorado Avalanche defeated the San Jose Sharks 4-1 o...

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Colton scores twice, Annunen makes 25 saves to help Avalanche beat winless Sharks 4-1

Ross Colton scored twice, Justus Annunen made 25 saves in his first start of the season and the Colorado Avalanche beat the winless San Jose Sharks 4-1 on Sunday

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • Associated Press

Keeps rolling with two goals Colton scored twice on five shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Ducks.

Impact Colton led the comeback charge in the third period, scoring the game-tying goal on the power play and adding a go-ahead tally at even strength. The 28-year-old has steadily moved up the lineup with the Avalanche managing multiple injuries to forwards. Colton has four goals, one assist, 18 shots on net, 18 hits and a minus-3 rating through five contests. The physical forward has earned three of his points with the man advantage, and if he can keep his power-play production strong, he could be setting the tone for a career year.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

MacKinnon scores in OT to lift Avalanche past Ducks 4-3 for 1st win

Nathan MacKinnon scored with 40.1 seconds left on the clock in overtime and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 for their first win of the season

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • Associated Press

Nets power-play goal Colton scored a power-play goal on four shots, doled out five hits and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Bruins.

Impact Colton has two goals, one assist, 13 shots on net, 17 hits and a minus-4 rating through four contests this season. The 28-year-old remained on the second line Wednesday, and with injuries once again piling up for the Avalanche, he could stay in that role for a while. Colton's offense isn't always consistent, but he can chip in with shots and hits in spades while playing in the top six.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bruins hold on for 5-3 win, Avalanche drop 4 in a row to start season for 1st time since 1998-99

David Pastrnak and Hampus Lindholm scored 13 seconds apart in the second period as the Boston Bruins beat Colorado 5-3, sending the Avalanche to their fourth straight loss

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • Associated Press

Produces two points in loss Colton scored a goal on three shots, added an assist and logged two hits in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Blue Jackets.

Impact Colton had a power-play assist in the second period and an even-strength goal in the third. The 28-year-old forward was held off the scoresheet in the season opener Wednesday versus the Golden Knights. Colton has a chance to play in a top-six role as long as Jonathan Drouin (upper body) is out. In the long run, Colton can be a useful forward in fantasy thanks to his physicality, especially after producing a career-high 40 points over 80 regular-season outings last year.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Marchenko, Chinakhov and Monahan each have 3 points as Blue Jackets beat Avalanche 6-4

Kirill Marchenko and Yegor Chinakhov scored in a three-goal second period for Columbus, and the Blue Jackets beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-4

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • Associated Press

Hands out helper in loss Colton supplied an assist, five hits and two blocked shots in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Stars in Game 2.

Impact Colton snapped a three-game dry spell with the helper. He's up to four points, 12 shots on net, 27 hits, eight blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over seven playoff contests. Colton remains in a third-line role, and he's see more limited usage in the postseason. The 27-year-old can offer supplementary offense and plenty of physicality.

MAY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adds insurance marker Colton scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Friday's 6-2 win over the Jets in Game 3.

Impact Colton is riding a five-game point streak with two goals and three assists in that span. He has a goal and two helpers during the playoffs, and he's added seven shots on net, 11 hits and a plus-1 rating over those three contests. He remains in a third-line role, but he poses a threat as a depth scorer when the Avalanche's offense is humming as it has been in this series (17 goals over three games).

APRIL 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

MacKinnon, Nichushkin lead 5-goal outburst in 3rd period, Avs rally for 6-2 win over Jets in Game 3

Nathan MacKinnon and Valeri Nichushkin scored on the power play during a five-goal, third-period outburst and the Colorado Avalanche rallied for a 6-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jet...

APRIL 27, 2024 • Associated Press

Collects assist in win Colton registered an assist, two shots on goal, two PIM and five hits in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Jets in Game 2.

Impact Colton has a goal and three helpers during his active four-game point streak. The 27-year-old has also added some grit during the playoffs with nine hits over two contests. Colton remains in a third-line role, where he can chip in occasional offense in addition to a steady stream of shots and hits.

APRIL 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slides helper Colton logged an assist, three shots on goal and four hits in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Jets in Game 1.

Impact Colton has earned five points over the last seven games. The 27-year-old remains in a third-line role, so his chances to be a consistent contributor on offense are likely to be limited in the postseason unless injuries force him into a larger role. Colton had a career-high 40 points with 146 shots on net, 141 hits, 61 PIM and a minus-8 rating over 80 regular-season appearances.

APRIL 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Opens scoring in OT loss Colton opened the scoring during Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact The goal was Colton's 17th of the season. The 27-year-old also tied a career-best 39 points with that tally. Colton is providing depth scoring at the Avs brace for the postseason, but his production has come inconsistently.

APRIL 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ross Colton gets 'em goin in the 2024 MultiVersus NHL Face-Off!

APRIL 14, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Hands out helper Colton notched an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Stars.

Impact Colton has a goal and an assist over his last two games after going five contests without a point. The third-liner is up to 38 points -- one off his career high -- through 76 outings this season. He remains a physical presence as well with 138 hits and 59 PIM this season.

APRIL 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds twine in loss Colton scored a goal on two shots and added four hits in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Colton snapped a five-game point drought with his first-period marker, but that was the Avalanche's last goal of the game. The 27-year-old has been less consistent on offense since Casey Mittelstadt was acquired from the Sabres to center the second line, bumping Colton down the lineup. Colton has 16 goals, 37 points, 138 shots on net, 136 hits and a minus-10 rating over 75 appearances.

APRIL 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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