Colorado Avalanche News

Entering COVID-19 protocol means that Manson will miss at least the next two games. He'll most likely be back in the Ducks' lineup next Monday in Boston.

The Sabres did not say what is ailing Hinostroza, but he did not travel to Ottawa, so look for Mark Jankowski to draw back into the lineup.

Necas is now in danger of missing at least one or two games. This is poor timing for Necas, who was just starting to heat up, posting nine points (4G / 5A) in his last 13 games.

Landeskog has missed the last three games while in COVID-19 protocol but is expected to play Saturday. Landeskog, who has 31 points (12G / 19A) in his last 21 games, will be back on the top line and top power-play unit.

Blackwood joins Akira Schimd on the COVID-19 protocol list, leaving the Devils with only Jon Gillies between the pipes. Expect Blackwood to miss tomorrow's game against the Islanders but should be back for their next game, next Wednesday vs. Arizona.

Landeskog, who was named the first star in the NHL last week, will miss Monday's game vs. the Kraken. Valeri Nichushkin will return from an upper-body injury and will replace Landeskog in the lineup on Monday.

Schwartz has been out since December 29th and will miss at least another month. Lately, Marcus Johansson has been replacing Schwartz on the Kraken top line. Expect him to be moved to IR in the next few days.

Roy was missing from the morning skate and will be a game-time decision for Thursday's game vs. the Rangers. Mark Stone is also a game-time decision for the Golden Knights.

Merkley had one goal in six games with the Sharks earlier in the season. He's spent most of the year in the AHL, where he has tallied 17 points (1G / 6A) in 22 games. Merkley will replace Erik Karlsson (upper-body) in the lineup and is expected to see some power-play time on the second unit.