Wagner has had a tough time getting in the lineup recently, being scratched in eight of the last 10 games. However, he will replace Zachary Senyzhyn in the lineup on Tuesday and comes back in with four points (2G / 2A) in 25 games this season.
O'Connor is expected to miss a few weeks according to head coach Jared Bednar, which could have a big impact on Colorado's fourth line. O'Connor has played very well as of late but they will turn to Liam O'Brien to fill that role on Friday.
Kiviranta suffered a lower-body injury in Sunday's game vs. the Predators and is going to miss an extended period of time. WithKiviranta out, Ty Dellandrea moved to the top line on Sunday and in Tuesday's morning skate.
Manson has missed the last six games with a lower-body injury but will play Monday in Minnesota. It's unclear who Manson replaces but he re-enters the lineup with no points a minus-2 rating in six games this season.
Makar has missed the last nine games with an upper-body injury but was on the ice for Tuesday's morning skate. It was the first time since late-February that Makar skated in a regular jersey but he's still not ready to play tonight vs. the Ducks. Head coach Jared Bednar said he's getting "close," so monitor his status prior to Thursday's game vs. the Wild.
In his third game back from injury, Manson has hurt again on Monday and will not play Wednesday vs. the Kings. Josh Mahura will replace Manson in the lineup.
Manson was hurt midway through Monday's game and did not return, playing just 10:17 TOI. Head coach Dallas Eakins said that he is unsure about Manson's availability for Wednesday and that he considers him day-to-day until the medical staff tells him differently. If Manson can't go on Wednesday, look for Josh Mahura to draw back into the lineup.
MacKinnon participated in the team's optional practice on Tuesday and head coach Jared Bednar expects to have him back in the lineup on Wednesday. The Avalanche went 1-1-1 in three games without MacKinnon but his return will provide a massive boost for a team still dealing with a ton of injuries.
