Duchene was ruled out for at least a week on Monday, but will join the Avs on a two-game trip that begins Thursday at Phoenix and likely practice with the team. Patrick Roy noted that it's "November" with a long season ahead and the team won't rush Duchene back, so the center might not return until next week against the visiting St. Louis Blues. But his recovery has been encouraging.

Duchene suffered the injury in the third period of Saturday's game with Florida. Oblique injuries can be serious, so a one-week prognosis constitutes good news for the Avs. "We will hope it's not more than that, but (Duchene) said he would need about a week," Patrick Roy said. Duchene has been the Avs' best player this season and a strong candidate to make the Canadian Olympic team in Sochi. Nathan MacKinnon is likely to move to center on a top-six line, though that won't be confirmed until Monday.

Duchene injured his foot while blocking a shot on Wednesday. It doesn't sound like Duchene is at 100% but he will play tonight. He has had a fantastic start to the season (10G / 7A) so he should be able to get on the stat sheet again tonight vs. Calgary.

Duchene missed Thursday's practice with a sore foot after blocking a shot on Wednesday. The general feeling was that Duchene would be fine to play tonight, so this is not surprise. Reports are the he is skating well this morning. Duchene has had a torrid start to the season scoring 10 goals and adding seven assists (17 points) in 14 games.

Duchene, 22, has 82 goals and 111 assists in 266 games with the Avalanche. Colorado selected centre Nathan MacKinnon with the first pick in last month's draft and also has Paul Stastny signed for one more season with a cap hit of US$6.6 million. Ryan O'Reilly is expected to move to wing given the Avalanche's depth down the middle. That depth could last a while with Duchene signed through 2018-19.

Duchene will likely rejoin P.A. Parenteau and Jamie McGinn tonight. He is the Avs leading scorer so this is a big return for Colorado who take on Calgary tonight. Duchene only missed one game with a groin injury. He is playing 21+ minutes a game so he should have no problem getting on the stat sheet.

Duchene (groin) will not play tonight when the Avalanche take on the Sharks. He is Colorado's leading scorer with six goals and 11 assists in 17 games. This is a tough break for the Avs who have had to battle through a lot of injuries this season.

Duchene has yet to put up the numbers the Avalanche expected when picking him third overall. Playing with newcomer Parenteau and 2011-12 Rookie of the year Landeskog is a great opportunity for Duchene to get back on track.

Sounds like Duchene was benched for his lack of production. This punishment could go one of two ways with fantasy owners praying it sparks his offensive game.

Sounds like Duchy plays tonight. Through 48 games this season, he has 13 goals and 26 points.

Duchene is way ahead of schedule. Through 48 games this season, he has 13 goals and 26 points.

If all goes according to plan, Duchene will return to the lineup during the last week of the season. Through 48 games this season, he has 13 goals and 26 points.

If all goes according to plan, Duchene will return to the lineup during the last week of the season. Through 48 games this season, he has 13 goals and 26 points.

If all goes according to plan, Duchene will return to the lineup during the last week of the season. Through 48 games this season, he has 13 goals and 26 points.

Duchene will miss at least one game but might be lost for the season. Through 48 games this season, he has 13 goals and 26 points.

Not surprising as it looked like Duchene broke his ankle last night. It would be very surprising to see him back on the ice during the regular season.

Duchene was injured trying in the Avs' 7-1 win as he tried to avoid a body check. It seems like he will miss a significant amount of playing time.

Duchene draws in on the top line tonight. In 39 games before getting hurt, the former 3rd overall pick scored 12 goals and 24 points.

Duchene will play tomorrow so make sure to slot him back into your lineup. In 39 games before getting hurt, the former 3rd overall pick scored 12 goals and 24 points.

Duchene continues to progress but likely needs a few more practices before getting back into the lineup. In 39 games before getting hurt, the former 3rd overall pick scored 12 goals and 24 points.