Colorado Avalanche News

Rantanen missed the last four games with an illness but will be back on the top line and top power-play unit on Thursday. Prior to getting sick, Rantanen had 26 points (10G / 16A) in his last 19 games.

O'Connor was a healthy scratch in Winnipeg on Sunday but will replace Ben Meyers in the lineup on Tuesday. O'Connor has just one goal and two assists (three points) in his lasts 21 games.

Toews missed the last three games with an undisclosed injury but will play Tuesday vs. the Blues. Expect him to replace either Erik or Jack Johnson.

Kiviranta missed the last five games with an illness but will replace Jacob Peterson in the lineup on Monday. Kiviranta has just one goal with five assists (six points) in 51 games this season.

Cogliano is dealing with a minor undisclosed injury and will not play Monday vs. the Capitals. The Avalanche said Cogliano's injury is expected to be short-term and he would play if it were the playoffs. Darren Helm will draw back into the lineup to replace Cogliano in the Avalanche bottom-6.

Toews is dealing with a minor undisclosed injury and will not play Monday vs. the Capitals. The Avalanche said Toews' injury is expected to be short-term and he would play if it were the playoffs. Kurtis MacDermid will replace Toews in the lineup.

de Haan did not play Saturday in Nashville but will replace Riley Stillman in the lineup on Monday. de Haan is dealing with some bumps and bruises, so this could be a common theme for him down the stretch. After just one goal in his first 60 games of the season, de Haan has three goals in his last seven games.