JONATHAN DROUIN NEWS

Provides two helpers Drouin notched two assists in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Jets.

Impact Drouin helped out on goals by Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar as the Avalanche leaned on their top players in this divisional battle. This was Drouin's third multi-point effort over the last seven games, a span in which he has one goal and seven assists. The winger is up to four goals, 12 helpers, 25 shots on net and a plus-8 rating through 16 appearances this season.

5 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Central Division opponents meet when Avalanche host the Jets

The Winnipeg Jets face the Colorado Avalanche for a matchup within the Central Division Wednesday

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Three-point effort in win Drouin scored a goal and added two assists in a 6-3 win over Dallas on Saturday.

Impact He had five shots. Drouin got the eventual winner late in the second period with a wrister from the high slot. It was his 100th goal in his 578th NHL game. He'd been stuck at 99 since Jan. 2. Drouin has four points (one goal, three assists) in his last two games and 14 , including 10 assists, and 23 shots in 14 games this season. He's a solid source of secondary scoring in most formats, although it his value would take a bump if he could deliver more on the power play.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lehkonen has 2 goals and 2 assists, Makar also scores 2 as Avalanche beat Stars 6-3

Artturi Lehkonen had two goals and two assists, Cale Makar also scored twice and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Dallas Stars 6-3

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Avalanche take on the Stars following MacKinnon's 2-goal performance

The Colorado Avalanche host the Dallas Stars after Nathan MacKinnon's two-goal game against the Edmonton Oilers in the Avalanche's 4-3 loss

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pockets assist Thursday Drouin notched an assist in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Drouin also briefly left the contest in the second period after taking a high hit from Leon Draisaitl. The 29-year-old Drouin was able to finish the game, logging a total of 16:44 of ice time. He's picked up a goal and six assists over eight appearances since he returned from an upper-body injury. For the season, he has 11 points, 18 shots on net and a plus-4 rating over 13 contests.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dishes pair of helpers Drouin notched two assists and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Wild.

Impact Drouin managed an upper-body injury while sitting out Wednesday versus the Blackhawks. He was back in the top six Thursday, logging 18:30 of ice time while helping out on goals by linemates Mikko Rantanen and Nathan MacKinnon. Drouin has three multi-point efforts over five appearances since he returned from a month-long absence Dec. 31. He's now at three goals, seven helpers, 14 shots on net and a plus-5 rating over 10 contests this season.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Drouin (upper body) is expected to play Thursday versus the Wild, Avalanche play-by-play announcer Conor McGahey reports.

Impact Drouin was rested for Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Blackhawks, but he'll return in the second half of a back-to-back. Expect the 29-year-old to slot into a top-six role with power-play time. Drouin has eight points and 14 shots on net over nine contests this season.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Connor Bedard scores as Blackhawks top Avalanche 3-1

Connor Bedard had a goal and an assist, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-1

JANUARY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting out Wednesday Drouin will not be in the lineup against the Blackhawks on Wednesday due to his upper-body injury but is expected to play in Thursday's clash with Minnesota, Corey Masisak of The D...

Impact Drouin is just four games back from his second extended stint on the shelf due to an upper-body injury, so it appears the Avs are going to take the cautious approach and rest him heading into a back-to-back. When healthy, the 29-year-old forward has been very productive with eight points in nine games, it's just that he has been hurt more often than not this season. Both Artturi Lehkonen and Ross Colton should be candidates to take Drouin's first-line spot versus Chicago.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers visit the Avalanche after shootout victory

The Florida Panthers visit the Colorado Avalanche after the Panthers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in a shootout

JANUARY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cracks scoresheet again Drouin recorded a goal and an assist in Thursday's 6-5 overtime win over the Sabres.

Impact Drouin has already had two lengthy absences due to injury, but he's been very productive when healthy. He has one goal and three assists in his two outings since returning from a 16-game absence, and he's cracked the scoresheet in the last four games in which he's suited up for Colorado. It's hard to trust him in fantasy due to his limited availability, but his upside should skyrocket if he stays healthy on an extended stretch.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Jared Bednar upset with no whistle on play where Avalanche goalie Scott Wedgewood was hurt

Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar was so irate that not even a dramatic, come-from-behind overtime win could calm him down

JANUARY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Toews scores in overtime, Avalanche overcome 3-goal deficit to beat Sabres 6-5

Devon Toews scored 48 seconds into overtime and the Colorado Avalanche overcame a three-goal deficit to beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-5 on Thursday night and extend their winning strea...

JANUARY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin listed as day-to-day with lower-body injury

The Colorado Avalanche will be without forward Valeri Nichushkin for an indefinite amount of time due to a lower-body injury

JANUARY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Provides two assists in return Drouin logged two assists and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Jets.

Impact Drouin helped out on third-period goals by Casey Mittelstadt and Ross Colton to help the Avalanche run away with the win. The 29-year-old Drouin had missed the previous 16 games due to an upper-body injury, but he was able to play 18:15 in a second-line role, indicating he should be fine moving forward. He's been limited six appearances in 2024-25, but he has six points, six shots on net and an even plus-minus rating. He's worth checking the waiver wire for, as the Avalanche are playing much better now than they were when he was healthy earlier in the campaign.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Mittelstadt snaps 19-game scoring drought, leads Avalanche past NHL-leading Jets 5-2

Casey Mittelstadt ended a 19-game scoring drought with a tiebreaking goal in the third period and the Colorado Avalanche beat the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets 5-2

JANUARY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Avalanche F Jonathan Drouin (upper body) to return vs. Jets Colorado forward Jonathan Drouin, who has missed the last 16 games with an upper-body injury, will return for the Avalanche against the visi...

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Set to return Tuesday Head coach Jared Bednar said Monday that Drouin (upper body) will be activated from injured reserve and return to action at home against the Jets on Tuesday, Aarif Dean of Colorado...

Impact Drouin has missed the last 16 games due to his upper-body injury, but there was optimism that he'd be able to suit up for the Avalanche's final game of the calendar year. He's logged two goals, two assists and four blocked shots while averaging 20:40 of ice time over five appearances this year, as he's had two lengthy absences due to injury. It's possible that Colorado eases him into action Tuesday since he'll be suiting up for the first time in over a month.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Tuesday Drouin (upper body) may be an option to play Tuesday versus the Jets, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.

Impact Drouin has been out for 16 games but appears to be close to a return. The 29-year-old racked up four points over five outings this season, but has already missed two large portions of the campaign due to injuries. He saw top-six minutes prior to this absence and could bump Ross Colton down the depth chart. An update on Drouin's status is expected Monday.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve Drouin (upper body) was placed on injured reserve retroactive to Nov. 23 on Saturday.

Impact Drouin has missed the last six games after missing 17 contests earlier in the season with another upper-body injury. He has two goals and four points in five appearances this season.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nichushkin scores only goal in shootout, Avs beat Golden Knights, 2-1

Valeri Nichushkin scored the only goal in a five-round shootout and also scored Colorado’s only goal in regulation as the Avalanche beat the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Considered week-to-week Head coach Jared Bednar announced Wednesday that Drouin (upper body) is considered week-to-week, SBNation.com reports.

Impact Drouin was sidelined Monday against Tampa Bay and is facing a multi-game absence due to his upper-body issue. Ivan Ivan will likely take on an increased role while Drouin is sidelined. Over five appearances this year, Drouin has tallied two goals and four points while averaging 20:40 of ice time.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with upper-body injury Drouin will miss Monday's game against Tampa Bay because of an upper-body injury, according to Corey Masisak of The Denver Post.

Impact It's not clear if this is related to the upper-body injury that kept Drouin out of the lineup from Oct. 12-Nov. 13. He has two goals and four points in five outings in 2024-25. When available, he typically plays on Colorado's top line and first power-play unit, but staying healthy has been a recurring issue this campaign. Drouin's absence is expected to result in Ivan Ivan serving in a top-six capacity versus the Lightning.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lights lamp twice against Florida Drouin scored two goals on four shots while adding two blocked shots and a plus-1 rating in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Panthers.

Impact The 29-year-old potted his first two tallies of the season, with the second coming just 34 seconds into the second period to tie the game at 2-2. Drouin has four points in four games since returning from an upper-body injury, and he should stay productive as long as he keeps skating on the Avs' top line with Nathan MacKinnon.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE