Josh Manson Expected to Miss Eight Weeks With Ankle Injury

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 went down late in the first period, needed assistance off the ice from a trainer, and did not return. His extended absence has prompted defensive pairing adjustments, with Noah Juulsen stepping into his spot and Keaton Middleton recalled as depth.