Manson logged a pair of assists, four hits and a plus-4 rating in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Wild.
Manson has a pair of two-assist games to go with five scoreless outings since he returned from an upper-body injury following the holiday break. The 33-year-old defenseman is up to 10 points, 40 shots on net, 73 hits, 43 blocked shots, 18 PIM and a minus-4 rating over 31 contests this season. Manson won't always provide much offense, but he's a steady source of physicality on the Avalanche's second pairing.
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Avalanche's Josh Manson: Collects pair of helpers
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Manson logged two assists, three shots on goal, four hits and a plus-3 rating in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Jets.
Manson set up goals by Artturi Lehkonen and Casey Mittelstadt. This was Manson's second game since missing 12 due to an upper-body injury. The 33-year-old has slotted right back onto the second pairing alongside Samuel Girard. Manson has eight points, 33 shots on net, 57 hits, 36 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating through 26 appearances. He offers plenty of physicality but only limited offense.
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Avalanche's Josh Manson: Ready to return
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Manson (upper body) will be activated off injured reserve and draw into the lineup Friday, according to Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.
Manson has a goal, six points, 51 hits and 34 blocked shots in 24 outings in 2024-25. He missed 12 consecutive games due to the injury. Manson skated alongside Samuel Girard during the morning skate, so Girard will probably be his defensive partner for the upcoming game. John Ludvig, who might have played if Manson wasn't ready to return, will likely be a healthy scratch.
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Avalanche's Josh Manson: Could play Friday
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Manson (upper body) practiced in a regular jersey and could be in the lineup Friday versus Utah, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.
It was reported earlier that Manson would not play Friday, but it looks like a real possibility at this time. Manson would have to be activated from injured reserve and would likely replace either Calvin de Haan or John Ludvig on the blue line. Manson has a goal and five assists with 51 hits in 24 games this season.
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Avalanche's Josh Manson: Unavailable Friday
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Manson (upper body) will not be in the lineup versus Utah on Friday, according to Brennan Vogt of Mile High Hockey.
Manson will miss his 13th consecutive game. Manson has one goal, five assists, 51 hits and 34 blocked shots through 24 outings in 2024-25. He could return as early as Tuesday when the Avalanche face Winnipeg.
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Avalanche's Josh Manson: Won't play Friday
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Manson (upper body) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Anaheim, Brennan Vogt of Mile High Hockey reports.
There was some hope that Manson could return during Colorado's three-game road trip this week, but he'll remain sidelined for the final matchup of the trip. His last chance to return before the NHL's Christmas break will be Sunday against the Kraken, but it's unclear whether he'll suit up for that contest.
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Avalanche's Josh Manson: Doubtful Thursday
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Manson (upper body) is unlikely to play in San Jose on Thursday, according to Brennan Vogt of Mile High Hockey.
Manson last played Nov. 29 in Dallas, leaving the game at the 6:00 mark of the second period. Manson has missed nine contests thus far, and while he is close to a return, it appears that Thursday's tilt will be his 10th consecutive game off the ice. Manson has a goal and five assists with a minus-10 rating over 24 games this season.
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Avalanche's Josh Manson: Could play during trip
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Manson (upper body) might suit up during Colorado's three-game road trip but won't be in action against Vancouver on Monday, Avalanche play-by-play announcer Conor McGahey reports.
Manson will have a few extra days before Colorado's back-to-back versus the Sharks and Ducks on Thursday and Friday, respectively. Once ready to play, Manson will need to be activated off injured reserve, which could see either Keaton Middleton head back to the minors or John Ludvig could be put back on waivers. Manson has registered six points in 24 games this year but doesn't have a power-play role, which limits his fantasy upside.
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Avalanche's Josh Manson: Moves to IR
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Manson (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.
Manson is week-to-week after missing Saturday's 4-1 loss to Edmonton. He has accounted for five assists, six points, 27 shots on goal, 34 blocked shots and 51 hits across 24 appearances this season. If Oliver Kylington (upper body) remains unavailable to play against Buffalo, John Ludvig or Keaton Middleton could be in Tuesday's lineup.
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Avalanche's Josh Manson: Out on week-to-week basis
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Manson (upper body) is considered week-to-week after missing Saturday's game versus the Oilers, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.
Manson is likely farther out from a return than Oliver Kylington (undisclosed), who is day-to-day. Manson will probably miss at least the first half of the Avalanche's upcoming road trip, and he could be out longer. Calvin de Haan and John Ludvig will continue to act as the third pairing until Colorado gets healthier on the blue line.
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Avalanche's Josh Manson: Unavailable Saturday
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Manson (upper body) will miss Saturday's game against Edmonton, per Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.
Manson has a goal, six points, 51 hits and 34 blocks in 24 outings with the Avalanche in 2024-25. John Ludvig will draw into the lineup due to Manson's injury.
Manson (upper body) won't finish Friday's game versus the Stars, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.
Manson was hurt in the second period, though it's not clear what exactly caused him to exit the game. The 33-year-old defenseman should be considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's game versus the Oilers. If he can't play, John Ludvig or Oliver Kylington (undisclosed) are the defensemen who could replace him in a bottom-four role.
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Avalanche's Josh Manson: Earns helper in blowout loss
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Manson posted an assist, three hits, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 8-2 loss to the Lightning.
Going plus-2 in a blowout loss like this one is an impressive feat. Manson snapped an eight-game point drought as well, and he's now at six points through 22 contests. The 33-year-old defenseman has added 24 shots on net, 49 hits, 32 blocked shots, 16 PIM and a minus-8 rating on the season. He's a gritty second-pairing blueliner, so he'll have some fantasy value in formats that reward the rough stuff.
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Avalanche's Josh Manson: Posts assist in win
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Manson notched a power-play assist, three blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Kraken.
The Avalanche were already by two goals when Nikolai Kovalenko scored in the dying seconds. Manson's assist on that marker was his first career power-play point, but he shouldn't be expected to be a contributor in that area moving forward. The defenseman has five points, 16 shots on net, 25 hits, 20 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a minus-5 rating through 13 contests. He brings physicality in a bottom-four role and is producing offense at a pace similar to last season when he logged 25 points in 76 regular-season outings.
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Avalanche's Josh Manson: Lights lamp in win
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Manson scored a goal and added two hits in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Senators.
Manson stretched the Avalanche's lead to 2-0 with a goal late in the second period. The defenseman has been steady on both sides of the puck despite the Avalanche's early defensive struggles. He's collected four points, 15 shots on net, 18 hits, 14 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a minus-5 rating over nine outings. Manson has yet to go more than two games without a point.
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Avalanche's Josh Manson: Slings helper Sunday
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Manson recorded an assist, five blocked shots and six PIM in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Sharks.
Manson has been steady on offense with three assists over six games this season. The 33-year-old blueliner has added 10 shots on net, 13 hits, 12 blocked shots, eight PIM and a minus-5 rating. He's a lock to play on the Avalanche's second pairing, and while his offense won't always be consistent, he regularly adds plenty of hits and PIM.
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Avalanche's Josh Manson: Posts assist in loss
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Manson notched an assist and three blocked shots in Monday's 6-2 loss to the Islanders.
Manson has two helpers, five shots on net, five hits and three blocks through three contests. He's also gone minus-4, but that's due to Colorado getting woeful goaltending through three games. Manson is a physical defenseman who is poised to play regularly in a bottom-four role this season. In 2023-24, he had 25 points in 76 regular-season games, which was his best production on offense since 2017-18.
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Avalanche's Josh Manson: Garners helper in win
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Manson provided an assist, five shots on goal and eight hits in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Stars in Game 5.
Manson's offense has slowed in the second round -- he has two helpers across five games against the Stars after racking up two goals and three assists over five contests versus the Jets in the first round. The 32-year-old defenseman continues to occupy a top-four role for the Avalanche, providing solid defense in addition to his surprising offense. Through 10 playoff appearances, he has 23 shots on net, 35 hits, 19 blocked shots, 10 PIM and a plus-8 rating.
Manson posted an assist, four hits, three blocked shots and two PIM in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Stars in Game 2.
Manson set up a Joel Kiviranta tally in the third period. The 32-year-old Manson has been surprisingly reliable on offense this postseason, earning six points with 14 shots on net, 21 hits, 13 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating over seven appearances. That level of production has kept him in a top-four role for the Avalanche, and his physicality adds another layer of intrigue in his game, making him viable in DFS.
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Avalanche's Josh Manson: One of each in Game 5 win
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Manson scored an empty-net goal, added an assist, went plus-2, logged two hits and blocked three shots in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Jets in Game 5.
Manson racked up five points and a plus-5 rating over five first-round contests. He also had 13 shots on net, 14 hits and seven blocked shots. The 32-year-old defenseman is showing his value at both ends of the ice while playing in a top-four role this postseason. Manson should return solid value in DFS play once the Avalanche's playoff run resumes in the second round.
