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Lights lamp Monday Malinski scored a goal and blocked two shots in Monday's 4-3 shootout win over the Bruins.

Impact Malinski was called up with Josh Manson (undisclosed) questionable going into the game, and the former got into the lineup when the latter couldn't play. The goal was Malinski's second of the season, snapping a four-game point drought from before he was sent down at the end of December. The 25-year-old has added four assists, 16 shots on net, 17 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 15 appearances. He'll likely continue to bounce between levels, but he's clearly the Avalanche's top call-up option when they need blue-line help.

JANUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Called up from minors Malinski was recalled from AHL Colorado on Monday.

Impact Malinski saw action in 13 games during December while with the Avs, recording one goal on 14 shots, four assists and 15 blocks while averaging 14:21 of ice time. The 25-year-old Minnesota native's promotion is likely just to provide an extra depth option for the team, meaning he would only get into Monday's clash with Boston is there was an injury among the defensive corp.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to AHL Malinski was reassigned to AHL Colorado after Friday's win over St. Louis, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Malinski put one shot on goal while logging 13:53 of ice time in Friday's contest. He could be promoted again before Sunday's game against the Sharks unless Samuel Girard (personal) is ready to return. Malinski has five points in 14 games this season.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Generates helper Malinski logged a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Blackhawks.

Impact Malinski helped out on Valeri Nichushkin's second goal of the game. With Cale Makar (lower body) sidelined by a lingering lower-body issue, Malinski has worked his way into a role on the second power-play unit. The 25-year-old is up to five points, 11 shots on net, 15 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through 10 contests overall, so it appears Malinski could stick in the NHL for a bit.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up second helper Malinski recorded an assist in Monday's 6-5 win over the Flames.

Impact Malinski posted his second helper over the last three games. The 25-year-old has seemingly leaped over Caleb Jones on the depth chart, though Malinski has seen less than 15 minutes of ice time in each of his last three outings. He's added six shots on net, seven blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through six appearances this season.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rises from AHL Malinski was called up from AHL Colorado on Wednesday, Brennan Vogt of The-Rink.com reports.

Impact Malinski's promotion may just be to give the Avalanche extra depth on the blue line. The Avalanche have three games between Thursday and Sunday, all on the road, but it's unclear if the 25-year-old will play during this stint on the NHL roster. He logged 12:02 of ice time versus the Kraken in his debut Nov. 13.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back down Malinski was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Wednesday.

Impact Samuel Girard is good to go for Wednesday's game versus the Ducks, so Malinski was no longer needed on the active roster. Malinski made his NHL debut Monday versus the Kraken, posting one shot on goal, one hit and a plus-1 rating in 12:02 of ice time.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up Wednesday Malinski was elevated from AHL Colorado on Wednesday.

Impact Malinski rejoins the Avs ahead of Wednesday's clash with the Ducks, a move that likely indicates both Samuel Girard (undisclosed) and Josh Manson (undisclosed) won't be ready to play. In his NHL season debut Monday, the 25-year-old Malinski registered one shot, one hit and a plus-1 rating in 12:02 of ice time.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to AHL Malinski was reassigned to the minors Tuesday.

Impact Malinski played just 12:02 of ice time versus the Kraken on Monday. If either Samuel Girard (undisclosed) and Josh Manson (undisclosed) are available to play in Wednesday's matchup with Anaheim, Malinski will likely remain with AHL Colorado. Still, the 25-year-old Malinski should remain atop the shortlist of potential call-ups following his six points in 13 minor-league contests.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted from AHL Malinski was recalled from AHL Colorado on Sunday.

Impact Malinski signed an entry-level deal last season after a three-year career at Cornell University. The 25-year-old blueliner has three goals and six points in 13 AHL games this season.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE