Keaton Middleton Recalled by Avalanche Ahead of Back-to-Back

The Colorado Avalanche recalled defenseman Keaton Middleton from the AHL's Colorado Eagles to add depth ahead of a back-to-back slate starting Monday against Chicago. While there are no new injuries, the move gives Colorado blue-line flexibility during Josh Manson's extended injury absence. Middleton has recorded one assist and seven penalty minutes in 11 AHL games this season and has 47 career NHL games.