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Slings helper Monday Toews recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Monday's 3-2 win over the Flyers.

Impact Toews has four points (one goal, three assists) over his last eight games. The defenseman struggled after sustaining a lower-body injury early in the campaign, but he's getting back to his usual level of production. He's now at five points, 24 shots on net, 18 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating over 15 appearances.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

First goal of season Monday Toews scored a goal and blocked five shots in Monday's 3-2 overtime win over the Predators.

Impact Toews found the back of the net in the early stages of the second period following set-ups from Samuel Girard and T.J. Tynan. Even though Toews is a reliable presence in the blue line for the Avalanche, he hasn't done much as a scoring weapon in fantasy. He only has four points in 12 regular-season outings, so he's not no pace to reach the 50-point threshold for the fourth straight season.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Samuel Girard steals the puck in overtime and scores on a breakaway as Avalanche beat Predators 3-2

Samuel Girard stole the puck and scored his first goal of the season on a breakaway 2:47 into overtime as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Nashville Predators 3-2

NOVEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Produces assist Saturday Toews logged an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Hurricanes.

Impact Toews has two helpers over four games in November, surpassing his point total from all of October. The defenseman has been a bit limited on offense despite playing in his usual top-pairing role when healthy this season. He's at three assists, 17 shots on net, nine blocked shots and a minus-4 rating through 11 outings overall. Toews will have to pick up the pace if he's going to reach the 50-point threshold for the fourth straight year.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies helper in loss Toews logged an assist and went minus-2 in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Predators.

Impact The helper was Toews' first point in six games since he returned from a lower-body injury. The defenseman has maintained a top-four role, but he's recently played on the second pairing, while Samuel Girard has remained alongside Cale Makar. Toews has two assists, 11 shots on net, six blocked shots, four hits, four PIM and a minus-5 rating through eight outings in a challenging start to the campaign.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from IR Toews (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Toews appears to be ready to return from a four-game absence in Tuesday's clash with Seattle. He has accounted for one assist, three shots on net and three blocked shots through two appearances this season. With Toews poised to play, Calvin de Haan or John Ludvig could be scratched.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Surfaces on IR Toews (lower body) was put on injured reserve Sunday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Toews has missed the last three games and isn't expected to play against San Jose on Sunday. Still, he was slated to travel with the Avalanche on the team's three-game road trip and made progress in Saturday's practice, suggesting he might return soon. Toews has one assist, three shots on net and three blocked shots through two appearances this season. Calvin de Haan and Oliver Kylington have been getting playing time during Toews' absence.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Sunday Toews (lower body) isn't expected to play in Sunday's road game against San Jose, per Ryan Boulding of NHL.com on Saturday.

Impact Toews will travel with the Avalanche on their upcoming road trip, which includes clashes in Seattle on Tuesday and Utah on Thursday in addition to Sunday's game, so even though he's not quite ready to return, the defenseman does seem to be close. When Toews is healthy, he will likely play on the top pairing alongside Cale Makar. Samuel Girard is projected to be paired with Makar on Sunday.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against Ducks Toews (lower body) will not be in action versus Anaheim on Friday, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Toews will be sidelined for his third consecutive contest due to his lingering upper-body injury. Considering how long the blueliner has already been out, the Avs could designate him for injured reserve without impacting his ability to return to the lineup when healthy. Oliver Kylington looks poised to remain in a top-pairing role alongside Cale Makar while Toews is sidelined, though the team's defensive struggle could see a shake-up in defensive pairs sooner rather than later.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Toews (lower body) will miss Wednesday's matchup versus Boston, Avalanche play-by-play announcer Conor McGahey reports.

Impact Toews will be out of action for his second straight contest due to his lower-body injury. Without the blueliner in the lineup, Sam Malinski saw minutes with the No. 2 power-play unit but is far from a lock to maintain that role long-term. Oliver Kylington will continue to fill in for Toews on the top pairing with Cale Makar as well.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Bruins Toews (lower body) remains a doubt ahead of Wednesday's matchup with Boston, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Toews, who was a surprise absence versus the Islanders on Monday, doesn't appear to have suffered a long-term injury if he is at least in contention for Wednesday's matchup. Through two games this year, the 30-year-old blueliner has notched one assist, three shots and four PIM while averaging 21:20 of ice time. Without Toews in the lineup, Oliver Kylington moved up to the top pairing alongside Cale Makar and could remain in that spot versus the Bruins.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Monday Corey Masisak of The Denver PostToews will not suit up Monday against the Islanders due to a lower-body injury, Corey Masisak of the Denver Post reports.

Impact It's unclear when Toews picked up the injury, but Oliver Kylington will replace the former in the lineup Monday. Expect an update on Toews' status to come ahead of Colorado's next game against Boston on Wednesday.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 23 • NHL.COM

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AUGUST 29 • NHL.COM

Playing Wednesday Toews (illness) will be in action versus Dallas for Game 5 on Wednesday, Emily Kaplan of ESPN reports.

Impact Toews' return to the lineup should bolster the Avs' offensive options considering he has generated six points through eight postseason contests. Caleb Jones figures to be dropped from the lineup with Toews back in action. In addition to pairing with Cale Makar, the 30-year-old Toews figures to link up with the No. 2 power-play unit.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Traveling with team Toews (illness) will make the trip to Dallas ahead of Wednesday's must-win Game 5 versus the Stars, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Impact Toews missed Monday's Game 4 due to an illness, but he's reportedly feeling better Tuesday, making it seem likely he'll return for Wednesday's must-win contest. The 30-year-old defender has collected one goal and six points through eight games this postseason.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Wyatt Johnston scores twice as Stars push Avs to brink of elimination with 5-1 win in Game 4

Wyatt Johnston scored twice on the eve of his 21st birthday as the Dallas Stars pushed Colorado to the brink of elimination with a 5-1 win in Game 4 that came hours after Avalanche...

MAY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drouin returns from injury for Game 4, tries to fill void for Avs on heels of Nichushkin suspension

Colorado Avalanche forward Jonathan Drouin returned to the lineup Monday night against Dallas, trying to fill a scoring void on the heels of Valeri Nichushkin’s suspension

MAY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out Monday Toews (illness) will not be available for Game 4 against the Stars on Monday, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Impact Toews was available at morning skate but ended up being a late scratch for Monday's game. The 30-year-old blueliner has a goal and six points through eight postseason games after scoring 50 points during the regular season. Caleb Jones is expected to dress Monday. Toews' status for Wednesday's Game 5 is currently unknown.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Pockets assist in loss Toews posted an assist, five shots on goal and two hits in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Stars in Game 3.

Impact Toews helped out on a Mikko Rantanen tally in the second period. The helper was Toews' first point over three appearances in the second round. The defenseman is up to six points, 15 shots on net, 14 hits, eight blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through eight playoff contests. He continues to play on the top pairing, which gives him plenty of ice time with the Avalanche's top players.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Produces pair of helpers Toews notched two assists, two shots on goal, two hits and a plus-3 rating in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Jets in Game 5.

Impact Toews set up goals by Valeri Nichushkin and Mikko Rantanen in this contest. The 30-year-old Toews ends the first round with five points, five shots on net, 11 hits, six blocked shots and a plus-6 rating over five appearances. He continues to play in a top-pairing role, and he shares enough ice time with the Avalanche's best players that he's bound to pick up fairly steady point production along the way.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Rantanen scores twice in the 3rd period to lead Avalanche past Jets 6-3 and into the 2nd round

Mikko Rantanen scored his first two goals of the playoffs in the third period, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 6-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets that clinched their opening-ro...

MAY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Collects pair of points Toews scored a shorthanded empty-net goal on two shots and added an assist in Friday's 6-2 win over the Jets in Game 3.

Impact Toews earned his first multi-point effort in six games. The defenseman helped out on an Artturi Lehkonen tally in the third period before depositing the empty-netter. In addition to three points, Toews has three shots on net, seven hits, four blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through three playoff contests.

APRIL 27 • 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 • ASSOCIATED PRESS