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Colorado Avalanche

Defenseman #42

Questionable - Upper Body
Height / Weight 6'3"  /  218 lbs.
Date of Birth (Age) Oct 7, 1991 (34)

2025-26 Rankings

Final D37

Season Stats

SCORING
SEASON TEAM POS GP FPTS GS G A PTS SOG SH% PPG SHG HAT BLK PIM +/-
2014-15ANAD2831.00033260.00002431+1
2015-16ANAD70112.0051015875.70006774+11
2016-17ANAD82124.53351217885.70107982+14
2017-18ANAD80190.047730371176.00009962+34
2018-19ANAD74129.03431316963.10009062-8
2019-20ANAD50240.023189641.60006537-10
2020-21ANAD23116.37167195.30003130-3
2021-22COLD67339.01061016926.50007065-11
2022-23COLD27180.812810414.90004142+13
2023-24COLD76492.21817251236.501010987+11
2024-25COLD48263.71611415651.50005928-6
2025-26COLD79502.227526311283.90009991+42
Career 704 2720.7 199 44 157 201 946 4.7 0 2 0 833 691 +88

Game Log

SCORING
TEAM OPP POS FPTS GS G A PTS SOG SH% PPG SHG HAT BLK PIM +/-
Apr 19, 2026 COLLAD4.5000030.000000+1
Apr 21, 2026 COLLAD9.3001120.000010+1
Apr 23, 2026 COLLAD5.000110000040
Last 3 18.8 0 0 2 2 5 0.0 0 0 0 1 4 +2

Josh Manson News

Josh Manson  • D  •  Avalanche

Josh Manson Could Return Saturday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (upper body) could rejoin the lineup for Game 3 against the Minnesota Wild on Saturday, Tracey Myers of NHL.com reports. He has traveled with the team to Minnesota after sitting out three games due to an upper-body injury. Manson made a big impact early in the playoffs, handing out two assists and delivering 10 hits in three games. Nick Blankenburg has filled in for him on the blue line, producing one goal in three outings. Both players have done a good job for the Avalanche, giving head coach Jared Bednar a pleasant selection headache ahead of Game 3.
23 hours ago   
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Josh Manson Expected to Remain Out Tuesday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (upper body) is expected to miss a third consecutive game on Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild, Tracey Myers of NHL.com reports. The veteran continues to nurse an upper-body injury sustained during Colorado's first-round matchup against the Los Angeles Kings. Nick Blankenburg has played in Manson's absence, but the Avalanche may have different plans for Tuesday night. The team brought up Jack Ahcan from the minors ahead of Game 2, and he could get a chance to play. Ahcan had a great year in the AHL this season, ranking second among defensemen with 50 points (11 goals, 39 assists) in 61 games.
3 days ago   
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Josh Manson Out for Game 1 Against Minnesota

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (upper body) got through an entire practice on Saturday unscathed. However, that was not enough, as the Colorado defenseman will not play in Game 1 against the Minnesota Wild. Manson has not played since aggravating an injury on April 23 against the Los Angeles Kings. Many hoped the injury was not that serious, but it is significant enough. Manson had two assists in three games, but his physical presence will be missed against the Wild on Sunday night. The next chance he will have to return is Tuesday night. The concern is that his upper-body issue is not really a day-to-day problem, as head coach Jared Bednar insists.
5 days ago   
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Josh Manson Day-to-Day Ahead of Game 1 Against Wild

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (upper body) is day-to-day ahead of Game 1 against the Minnesota Wild on Sunday, Bailey Curtis of DNVR Sports reports. He has been nursing an upper-body injury since being hurt on April 23 against the Los Angeles Kings. Overall, the first round went well for Manson, who managed two assists and 10 hits in three games. If Manson remains unavailable on Sunday, Nick Blankenburg will stay in the lineup after logging 12:35 as his replacement in last weekend's Game 4 against the Kings.
6 days ago   
Josh Manson  • D  •  Avalanche

Josh Manson Not Expected to Play Sunday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (upper body) is set to miss Sunday's Game 4 against the Los Angeles Kings, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports. Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said Manson is "unlikely" to play on Sunday. The veteran defenseman missed Saturday's practice after sustaining an upper-body injury on Thursday in Game 3 of the series. Manson started the playoffs well, recording two assists and 10 hits in three games. Nick Blankenburg is set to take his spot in the lineup as the Presidents' Trophy winners aim to complete a first-round sweep against the Kings.
Apr 25   
Josh Manson  • D  •  Avalanche

Josh Manson Evaluated for Upper-Body Injury

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson is being evaluated for an upper-body injury after Game 3 against the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday, Corey Masisak of the Denver Post reports. Manson was injured in the first period after taking a hit from Kings defenseman Joel Edmundson. He tried to return to the game in the second period but clearly wasn't himself. The 12-year-old veteran logged only 4:57 of ice time, recording one assist, one hit, and four penalty minutes. Manson, who has registered assists in back-to-back games, has until Sunday to recover from his injury. If he can't play in Game 4, Nick Blankenburg will likely be thrown into action.
Apr 24   
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Josh Manson Expected to Return for Postseason

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (upper body) is expected to rejoin the lineup at the start of the postseason, Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now reports. Colorado will wrap up its regular-season schedule on Thursday night against Seattle, and Mason will remain out for a third consecutive game due to an upper-body injury. However, Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar believes the team will be at full strength for Game 1 of the playoffs. Manson had his second 30-point campaign in 2025-26, with five goals and 26 assists in 79 outings. He finishes among the team leaders with a plus-42 rating, 99 blocks, and 174 hits.
Apr 16   
Josh Manson  • D  •  Avalanche

Josh Manson Suffers Upper-Body Injury Saturday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (upper body) didn't finish Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to Vegas, Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now reports. The veteran blue-liner was limited to 11:48 of ice time due to an upper-body injury. Manson has been excellent at both ends of the ice for Colorado this season, recording 31 points (five goals, 26 assists), 99 blocks, and 174 blocks in 79 games. He leads all defensemen in the league with a plus-44 rating. Cale Makar (upper body) is expected to return to the lineup during the final week of the regular season and could take Manson's place.
Apr 12   
Josh Manson  • D  •  Avalanche

Josh Manson Inks Two-Year Extension with Avalanche

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson has signed a two-year, $7.9 million contract extension with the club. He was scheduled to hit free agency next summer before agreeing to a new deal with the Avalanche. Manson has spent three and a half seasons in Denver. He's had a difficult time with injuries and made only 48 appearances in 2024-25. Manson picked up 15 points (one goal, 14 assists) and had 105 hits during the campaign. From a fantasy perspective, Manson offers little, but he's been a reliable defenseman throughout his NHL career, and the Avalanche will be happy to keep him around.
Jul 11   
Josh Manson  • D  •  Avalanche

Josh Manson Available For Game 1

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (upper body) was activated from Injured Reserve on Friday and is expected to re-enter the lineup for Saturday's Game 1 against the Dallas Stars. Manson sat out the final 15 regular-season games due to an upper-body injury. He has been dealing with health issues all year, skating in only 48 games. The 33-year-old logged 15 points (one goal, 14 assists), 59 blocks, and 105 hits during the regular season. Manson's offensive arsenal is lacking; however, he has proven himself to be an effective postseason performer, helping the Avalanche win the Stanley Cup in 2022.
Apr 18, 2025   
Josh Manson  • D  •  Avalanche

Josh Manson Expected To Miss At Least Three Weeks

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (upper body) is expected to miss 3-4 weeks due to an upper-body injury. Manson sustained this injury during Friday's contest against the Calgary Flames. Manson already missed their previous game on Sunday and could be in danger of missing the remainder of the regular season. With Manson sidelined, Erik Johnson should continue to have a consistent role in the bottom defensive pairing. Manson tallied two helpers over his last five contests with 11 hits and five blocked shots. Through 48 games this season, the 33-year-old has found the back of the net once and added 14 helpers. While Manson does not carry much scoring upside, he carries value in category leagues as he has tallied 109 hits with 59 blocked shots.
Mar 19, 2025   
Josh Manson  • D  •  Avalanche

Josh Manson Exits On Friday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (upper body) exited Friday's contest against the Calgary Flames on Friday evening. Manson logged just under nine minutes of ice time before exiting the contest. He tallied three shots on goal and three hits but did not get on the scoresheet. Fantasy managers should monitor his status leading up to their next game on Sunday afternoon against the Dallas Stars. If Manson were to sit out of this game, fantasy managers should expect Sam Malinski to enter the starting lineup. Before Friday, Manson tallied two points (both helpers) over his last four contests. Through 48 contests, Manson has tallied 15 points and logged 109 hits and 59 blocked shots with a -6 rating.
Mar 15, 2025   
Josh Manson  • D  •  Avalanche

Josh Manson Returning On Thursday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (lower body) is set to return to the starting lineup on Thursday evening against the San Jose Sharks. Manson has been sidelined for the past seven contests with this injury. As a result, Oliver Kylington will likely move out of the starting lineup. Fantasy managers should expect Manson to return to his typical spot on the second defensive pairing alongside Samuel Girard. Through 43 contests this season, the 33-year-old has found the back of the net once and added 12 helpers. However, he has been a viable fantasy asset in deeper formats that rewards hits and blocks as he logged 94 hits (2.2 per game) and 54 blocked shots (1.3 per game). Given his lack of offensive production, he should only be targeted in deeper category leagues.
Mar 6, 2025   
Josh Manson  • D  •  Avalanche

Josh Manson Sustains Lower-Body Injury

According to Brennan Vogt of Mile High Hockey, Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (lower body) sustained an injury during Tuesday's contest against the Vancouver Canucks. Manson suffered this injury during the second period and did not take the ice in the final frame. Before exiting, he tallied two hits and two penalty minutes. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next game on Thursday evening against the Calgary Flames. Over his previous six games, Manson has tallied one point (an assist) with 11 hits and seven blocked shots. If he were to miss time, fantasy managers should expect Calvin de Haan or Oliver Kylington to draw into the starting lineup. Overall, the 33-year-old has tallied 13 points across 43 games with 94 hits and 54 blocked shots.
Feb 5, 2025   
Josh Manson  • D  •  Avalanche

Josh Manson Considered Week-To-Week

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (upper body) will be out week-to-week. He has already missed one game, sitting out his first action of the season Saturday versus Edmonton. Manson's absence will mostly be felt in the physical part of the game, as he leads Colorado with 51 hits. Offensively, he has tallied six points (one goal, five assists) in 24 appearances. John Ludvig took Manson's spot on the third defensive pairing on Saturday, logging 12:57 of ice time. He finished scoreless with two shots, one block, two hits, two penalty minutes, and a minus-one rating.
Dec 1, 2024   
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Josh Manson Sustains An Upper-Body Injury Friday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson suffered an upper-body injury in Friday's 5-3 loss at Dallas. He left the contest in the second period after crashing into the boards. Manson's night was over following only 10 shifts, during which he logged 7:13 of action. He's now in danger of missing his first game of the campaign, with Colorado returning to the ice Saturday night against Edmonton. Manson has recorded six points (one goal, five assists) in 24 appearances with 27 shots, 34 blocks, and a team-high 51 hits. The Colorado defense also lost Oliver Kylington (undisclosed) this week, so John Ludvig might get a chance to play in only his sixth game of the season on Saturday.
Nov 30, 2024   
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Josh Manson Returns For Colorado Saturday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (undisclosed) will rejoin the lineup for Saturday's matchup against the Maple Leafs. He will return from a two-game absence. Manson was on a roll offensively before landing on the shelf, posting three goals and two assists over a seven-game stretch. It was a big improvement from his usual production, as Manson's work on the attacking end across the entire campaign consists of five goals and seven assists in 37 outings. However, he has been a steady source for hits (82) and blocks (54) in fantasy hockey.
Jan 13, 2024   
Josh Manson  • D  •  Avalanche

Josh Manson A Game-Time Decision Monday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (undisclosed) is regarded as a game-time decision for Monday's contest against Boston. The 32-year-old is dealing with an unspecified ailment and left Monday's morning skate early, which is a pretty bad sign regarding his availability. Manson scored his fifth goal of the season at the weekend against Florida and has notched 12 points in total across 37 appearances with 82 hits and 54 blocks. The team has called up Sam Malinski from the AHL as Manson's possible replacement on Monday.
Jan 8, 2024   
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Josh Manson Questionable Wednesday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (undisclosed) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Buffalo. He missed the morning skate and could also be unavailable for the game, although Manson appears to have a strong chance of remaining in the lineup. The 32-year-old is mainly known for his work on the defensive end but has provided a nice boost in the attack for Colorado lately, posting two goals and four assists in six appearances this month. The Sabres aren't very strong at the back, meaning Manson would be in a good position to keep his scoring run going if he can play.
Dec 13, 2023   
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Josh Manson Questionable For Monday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson is dealing with an undisclosed injury and could be unavailable for Monday's game against the Flames. The injury has come at an awful time for Manson, as he's been on fire as of late, posting five points in as many games. The 32-year-old has tallied six points (two goals, four assists) overall for the season in 24 games. With Cale Makar and Davon Toews running the blue line, Colorado should have no issues covering for Manson on the attacking end, but his presence at the back will definitely be missed. Manson boasts the most hits on the team with 46 and is tied for the third-most blocks with 37. Assuming he's out, Caleb Jones should get his first action in three games.
Dec 11, 2023   
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