Josh Manson Out Eight Weeks with Ankle Injury for Avalanche

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson is expected to miss eight weeks after suffering an ankle injury during Wednesday's 5-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils. Manson left late in the first period and required assistance from a trainer to reach the locker room. His two-month absence is a major blow to Colorado's physical blue line, forcing head coach Jared Bednar to reshuffle defensive pairings and potentially explore AHL call-ups or waiver options.