BOWEN BYRAM NEWS

Logs third straight multi-pointer Byram had two assists, two shots on net and one block over 16:53 of ice time in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Coyotes.

Impact Byram helped put Colorado on top, 1-0, early in the first period then assisted on a game-tying goal in the second period. The defenseman has recorded two points in three consecutive games and seven points in the nine games since returning from a lower-body injury.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche host the Coyotes after Byram's 2-goal game

The Colorado Avalanche host the Arizona Coyotes after Bowen Byram's two-goal game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Avalanche's 6-3 loss

FEBRUARY 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Four points in last two games Byram scored twice Thursday in a 6-3 loss to the Lightning.

Impact He opened the scoring late in the first period with a chip-in from the low slot off a pass from Mikko Rantanen. Byram's second tied the game 2-2 late in the second frame when he grabbed a loose puck and fired it past Andrei Vasilevskiy. He has put up two, two-point games in a row (two goals, two assists), but Byram has struggled to generate consistent offense this season. Overall, he has eight goals and nine assists in 47 games.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Plucks two apples in win Byram logged two assists, two shots on net, one block and one hit over 18:42 of ice time in Tuesday's 6-3 win over Washington.

Impact Byram recorded his second multi-point of the season with assists on tallies by Artturi Lehkonen and Miles Wood. Byram's offense has dropped off this season, but he remains a skilled blueliner capable of generating offense. The 2019 first-round pick has six goals, nine assists and 56 shots through 46 games.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Posts helper in loss Byram notched an assist in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Devils.

Impact Byram snapped a seven-game point drought with the helper. That span also includes his eight-game absence due to a lower-body injury. The defenseman has primarily played on the third pairing since his return -- Samuel Girard has been more effective while on the second pairing. Byram has 13 points, 52 shots on net, 58 blocked shots, 45 hits, 34 PIM and a minus-4 rating through a career-high 43 outings this season, though he's had no power-play production and could see his spot on the second unit in danger if that doesn't change.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Back at it Wednesday Byram had one shot on net, one block and one hit over 19:16 of ice time in Wednesday's 6-2 loss to the Capitals.

Impact Byram returned to action after missing eight games with a lower-body injury. He took regular shifts with Sam Malinski and finished third among Avalanche blueliners in TOI.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from IR Byram (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Monday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Bryam missed the last eight games but should be ready to suit up Wednesday against the Capitals. The 22-year-old has six goals and 12 points through 39 games this season. He had just two points over an 11-game span prior to his injury.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Timeline estimate Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said Byram (lower body) will miss between a week and two weeks, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports. "He's going to miss a handful of games...

Impact Byram was removed from Thursday's game against Dallas, noticeably absent from the bench in the third period. He was replaced by Caleb Jones for Saturday's loss to the Panthers.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR Byram (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Friday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Byram was already ruled out for Saturday's game against Florida but now he'll miss at least the next three contests. The 22-year-old has 12 points with a minus-5 rating through 39 games this season. Caleb Jones will likely get back in the lineup while Byram is gone.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Byram (lower body) is being evaluated but has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus Florida, coach Jared Bednar told Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now on Friday.

Impact Byram has six goals, 12 points, 32 PIM, 43 hits and 54 blocks in 39 contests. He was injured during Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over Dallas. With Byram unavailable, Caleb Jones will likely draw into the lineup for the first time since Dec. 19.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains lower-body injury Byram (lower body) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Stars, Savvy Rafkin of The-Rink.com reports.

Impact It's unclear what caused Byram's injury, but he was noticeably absent from the bench in the third period. The 22-year-old blocked one shot and went minus-1 over 12:54 of ice time. If he misses time beyond Thursday, Caleb Jones could enter the lineup, or Sam Malinski could be recalled from AHL Colorado.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in loss Byram recorded an assist, one shot on goal, one blocked shot and five hits over 19:26 of ice time in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime loss to Arizona.

Impact Byram cleared the Colorado zone to set up a rush for Josh Manson and Logan O'Connor that ended with the Avalanche's third goal. The 22-year-old defenseman has points in two straight after having tallied in last Saturday's 4-1 win over the Coyotes. Byram's up to six goals, six assists, 45 shots, 38 hits, 49 blocked shots and 32 PIM over 35 games.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finds twine Saturday Byram scored a goal in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Coyotes.

Impact Byram snapped a five-game point drought when he scored at 8:37 of the first period. The 22-year-old defenseman has scored three of his six goals this season during December. He's up to 11 points, 44 shots on net, 33 hits, 48 blocked shots, 32 PIM and a minus-2 rating through 34 outings in a second-pairing role.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Produces assist in win Byram registered an assist and went plus-2 in Monday's 6-5 win over the Flames.

Impact Byram has two helpers over his last three games, and he's up to four points in December, matching his output from all of November. The 22-year-old is playing a little better while holding down a second-pairing role. Byram is up to 10 points, 40 shots on net, 40 blocked shots, 26 hits and a minus-2 rating through 28 appearances this season. He's yet to record a point with the man advantage while playing on the second unit.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing Thursday Byram (upper body) was back at practice Thursday, per Marc Moser of Altitude Sports 950.

Impact While Byram was at Wednesday's optional skate, he remained on the bench throughout the practice. He left Tuesday's tilt against Anaheim after a big hit, courtesy of Max Jones. Byram has five goals and eight points in 25 games.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Attends practice on bench Byram (upper body) was at Wednesday's optional skate but watched from the bench, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Impact Byram was removed from Tuesday's win over the Ducks after taking a hit from Max Jones. Colorado head coach Jared Bednar relayed that the defenseman was doing "good" as of Wednesday morning. "He caught a workout this morning, did some treatment, so hopefully he's good for tomorrow," the coach said. The hit initially raised fears of a concussion, but Bednar confirmed the injury was not related to the head following Tuesday's game.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Coach clarifies injury Colorado head coach Jared Bednar confirmed the upper-body injury Byram sustained during Tuesday's win over the Ducks was not head related, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports...

Impact That's good news for Byram, who has a concussion history. His status, and that of Cale Makar (lower body), for Thursday's home game against Winnipeg is questionable.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Departs with upper-body injury Byram (upper body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Ducks, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Byram was able to finish the second period after taking a big hit from Max Jones, who also left the game injured after Logan O'Connor answered with a hit of his own. Byram's lengthy injury history, particularly with concussions and head injuries, makes this designation somewhat concerning until more details are known. If Byram can't play Thursday versus the Jets and Cale Makar (lower body) also can't go, the Avalanche will likely need to make a roster move.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Colorado visits Los Angeles after Byram's 2-goal game

The Colorado Avalanche visit the Los Angeles Kings after Bowen Byram scored two goals in the Avalanche's 4-3 shootout loss to the Anaheim Ducks

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores twice early Saturday Byram scored two goals on three shots and blocked four shots in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Ducks.

Impact Byram tallied in the first minute and had a second goal before the halfway point of the first period. The defenseman entered Saturday with just two assists over his previous 10 contests before breaking out of the slump. He's managed five goals, three helpers, 36 shots on net, 35 blocked shots, 32 PIM and 23 hits through 23 outings overall.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in consecutive contests Byram notched an assist and four PIM in Friday's 3-2 win over the Wild.

Impact Byram set up a Ross Colton tally in the first period. This was Byram's second game in a row with a helper after he endured a five-game point drought. The 22-year-old defenseman has six points, 29 shots on net, 27 blocked shots, 20 hits, 24 PIM and a minus-3 rating through 19 appearances while holding down a steady second-pairing role. With Samuel Girard entering the player assistance program Friday, Byram may get to shine on offense a bit more with a stay-at-home defensive partner in Josh Manson.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers helper in win Byram notched an assist and two PIM in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Canucks.

Impact Byram snapped a five-game point drought with just his second assist of the campaign. The 22-year-old has added three goals, 29 shots on net, 27 blocked shots, 20 hits, 20 PIM and a minus-3 rating. While he's seeing power-play time on the second unit and a top-four role, Byram's lack of offense is a little discouraging considering he seemed poised for a breakout campaign at the start of 2023-24.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finds twine Thursday Byram scored a goal on five shots and added four PIM in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Kraken.

Impact Byram has scored twice over four games in November. The defenseman's goal came at 4:57 of the second period on a feed from Nathan MacKinnon. Byram is up to three goals, one assist, 21 shots on net, 16 hits, 16 blocked shots, 18 PIM and a plus-2 rating through 12 contests this season. He continues to see top-four minutes and time on the second power-play unit.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies in win Byram scored a goal on two shots, logged three hits and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Blues.

Impact Byram was initially considered questionable to play Wednesday, but he suited up and logged 18:43 of ice time in the contest. He also got his second goal of the season on a set-up from Nathan MacKinnon in the third period. Byram has three points, 13 shots on net, 13 blocked shots, 16 hits, 14 PIM and a plus-4 rating through nine outings overall.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies in win Byram scored a goal on two shots, logged three hits and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Blues.

Impact Byram was initially considered questionable to play Wednesday, but he suited up and logged 18:43 of ice time in the contest. He also got his second goal of the season on a set-up from Nathan MacKinnon in the third period. Byram has three points, 13 shots on net, 13 blocked shots, 16 hits, 14 PIM and a plus-4 rating through nine outings overall.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE