ROSS COLTON NEWS

Seems unlikely for Game 2 Head coach Jared Bednar said Monday that Colton (lower body) is "not great" but that the team will continue to monitor him throughout the day ahead of Game 2 against Dallas, Marc M...

Impact Bednar's comments would seem to suggest that Colton is unlikely to play in Monday's Game 2, but the team apparently wants to see how he feels in the hours leading up to puck drop before officially determining his status. The 28-year-old sustained a lower-body injury during Saturday's Game 1, and Gabriel Landeskog (knee), Miles Wood or Jimmy Vesey could enter the lineup if Colton is unavailable Monday.

5 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury Saturday Colton (lower body) missed most of the third period in Saturday's 5-1 win over Dallas in Game 1, Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports reports.

Impact Colton had three hits and one shot on goal in 7:04 of playing time in Saturday's playoff opener. It's unclear if he will be available for Monday's Game 2 matchup versus the Stars. If Colton can't play, Gabriel Landeskog (knee), Miles Wood or Jimmy Vesey could draw into the lineup.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Working with No. 2 power-play unit Colton (undisclosed) was back at practice Wednesday, including joining the No. 2 power-play unit, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Colton should be back from a four-game absence due to his undisclosed injury, linking up with both the second power-play unit and the Avs' third line. The 28-year-old winger has just one point in his last seven outings, so fantasy players may want to look at other options for their postseason pools.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Will miss next two games Colton (undisclosed) won't join the Avalanche for their upcoming road trip, which encompasses Colorado's final two games of the regular season, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette rep...

Impact The Avalanche will play in Los Angeles on Saturday and in Anaheim on Sunday. Given that Colton isn't an option for those matches, he'll conclude the regular season with 16 goals, 29 points, 145 hits and 42 blocks in 61 appearances. Colton, who also missed the Avalanche's past two games, might still be an option for the start of the playoffs.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Sherwood and Joshua help Canucks win 4-1 in Avalanche's last regular-season home game

Kiefer Sherwood and Dakota Joshua had a goal and an assist, Kevin Lankinen stopped 31 shots and the Vancouver Canucks beat Colorado 4-1 as the Avalanche gave their leading scorer N...

APRIL 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not ready to play Colton (undisclosed) will be out of the lineup against Vancouver on Thursday, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Colton will be sidelined for his second straight contest due to his lingering undisclosed injury. After racking up 40 points last year, the 28-year-old Colton won't be reaching that same level this year, but could still reach the 30-point threshold with one more tally this year.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with upper-body issue Colton is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury, Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now reports Wednesday.

Impact Colton was a late scratch for Tuesday's matchup with Vegas due to his upper-body issue. Prior to getting hurt, the 28-year-old winger registered just one point in his last seven outings. If Colton is unavailable versus the Canucks on Thursday, the Avs will likely bring CHris Wagner back up from the minors before puck drop.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss Tuesday's game Colton (undisclosed) is not on the ice for warmups, indicating he won't play Tuesday versus the Golden Knights, Brennan Vogt of Hockey Mountain High reports.

Impact Colton joins a significant list of injuries at forward for the Avalanche, which includes Martin Necas (upper body) and Jonathan Drouin (lower body). Chris Wagner will draw into the lineup to replace Colton. The Avalanche's next game is Thursday versus the Canucks.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies Saturday Colton scored a goal on four shots, added two hits and logged two PIM in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Blues.

Impact Colton snapped a 16-game goal drought as well as a six-game stretch without a point when he got the Avalanche on the board late in the second period. He's filling in as a top-six forward while Martin Necas (upper body) and Jonathan Drouin (lower body) are out, but both injured forwards are day-to-day. That means Colton will likely be back in the bottom six in short order. For the season, the 28-year-old has 16 goals, 29 points, 125 shots on net, 145 hits, 42 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over 61 appearances.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Two helpers in Thursday's in Colton notched two assists, one on the power play, in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Senators.

Impact It's the fourth multi-point performance for Colton in the last 10 games, although he has only one helper in the other six contests combined over that stretch. The middle-six winger's spot on the Avs' second power-play unit helps boost his fantasy value in deeper formats, where he also contributes with his physical play -- Colton has 15 goals, 27 points, 112 shots on net and 135 hits through 53 appearances this season.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Provides two more helpers Colton notched a pair of assists, two shots on goal, three hits, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 4-2 win over the Flames.

Impact Colton has benefited from the Avalanche's improved forward depth following the trade deadline, earning five assists over his last four contests. The 28-year-old remains on the second power-play unit, but all of those helpers have come at even strength. For the season, he's up to 15 goals, 10 assists, 107 shots on net, 125 hits, 37 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over 50 appearances.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Parker Kelly scores 2 as Avalanche beat Flames 4-2 to move to 7-0-1 in last 8 games

Parker Kelly scored twice and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Calgary Flames 4-2

MARCH 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colorado brings 6-game win streak into matchup with Minnesota

The Colorado Avalanche aim to keep their six-game win streak alive when they visit the Minnesota Wild

MARCH 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two apples keep doctor away Colton put up two assists Saturday in a 7-4 win over Toronto.

Impact He also delivered three hits. Colton's growth this season has been hurt by injuries, and some might argue that recent trades by the team may have hampered his fantasy potential. We think otherwise. Colton is now slotted onto the third line where he truly belongs, and the Avs' acquisition of Charlie Coyle for its 3C is exactly the kind of move that adds both responsibility and danger to the third line. The Avs will attack in waves, and the third line of Colton, Coyle and Joel Kiviranta will reap the benefits because opponents will be keying on the top two lines. The trio had one goal and three assists Saturday.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks out with three-point effort Colton scored twice on five shots, added an assist, logged two hits and went plus-2 in Friday's 5-2 win over the Wild.

Impact Colton has four points over his last two games, including a power-play empty-netter to close out Friday's win. Prior to this burst of offense, he had gone 14 contests without a point. That makes it tough to trust Colton in fantasy, though his physicality partially makes up for the times when his offense is quiet. He's at 15 goals, five assists, six power-play points, 96 shots on net, 104 hits and a a minus-6 rating through 44 appearances this season.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Avs ride 3-goal 2nd period to victory over Wild Ross Colton had two goals and an assist, Jonathan Drouin and Jack Drury scored 52 seconds apart and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Minnesot...

MARCH 1 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Avalanche beat weary Minnesota 5-2 to pull even with 3rd-place Wild in Central

Jonathan Drouin and Jack Drury scored 52 seconds apart in a three-goal second period and the Colorado Avalanche beat weary Minnesota 5-2 on Friday night to pull even with the third...

MARCH 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ends dry spell with assist Colton notched an assist and two hits in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Devils.

Impact Colton entered Wednesday on a 14-game point drought, during which he had 22 shots on net, 38 hits and a minus-6 rating. The 28-year-old got on the scoresheet with a helper on Casey Mittelstadt's third-period tally. Colton is not a notable scorer, but he's had it rough this year with 13 goals and four assists through 43 outings, well behind his 40-point showing in the 2023-24 regular season. The forward has added 91 shots on net, 102 hits and a minus-8 rating in 2024-25.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche trade for Lightning's Ross Colton, expected to lose J.T. Compher The Colorado Avalanche have acquired forward Ross Colton from the Tampa Bay Lightning. The move almost certainly spells the end of J.T. Comp...

FEBRUARY 25 • QCTIMES.COM

Supplies helper Colton notched an assist and two PIM in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Rangers.

Impact Colton has contributed five points over his last eight outings. He set up Parker Kelly on the opening tally in Tuesday's contests. The 28-year-old Colton has enjoyed a decent campaign when healthy, racking up 13 goals, three assists, 69 shots on net, 62 hits and a minus-2 rating through 28 games. He continues to fill a middle-six role, primarily playing on the wing with occasional turns at center.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Gets gift for goal Colton scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Wild.

Impact Colton received a turnover right on his stick and made no mistake on the shot to put the Avalanche up 2-0 in the first period. His tally stood as the game-winner. He's picked up three goals and an assist over his last six games while filling a middle-six role. For the season, Colton is up to 13 goals, two assists, 66 shots on net, 60 hits and a minus-1 rating through 26 outings.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan MacKinnon has goal and an assist in Avalanche's 6-1 victory over Wild

Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and his NHL-leading 53rd assist of the season to help the Colorado Avalanche rout the Minnesota Wild 6-1 on Thursday night

JANUARY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores goal Thursday Colton scored a goal on two shots, added two PIM and logged two hits in Thursday's 6-5 overtime win over the Sabres.

Impact Colton has scored in back-to-back contests, but he has a modest four goals with no assists over his last 12 outings. The 28-year-old has remained on the second line lately -- he was on the wing Thursday after playing a couple of games at center. For the season, he has 12 goals, one assist, 57 shots on net, 55 hits and a minus-2 rating through 22 appearances. His penalty Thursday was the first he's taken all year after logging at least 50 PIM in each of the previous two campaigns.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

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