Josh Manson Misses Practice as Colorado Monitors His Status

Josh Manson missing practice is not the kind of news a coach wants to hear this time of year, even if the team is calling it day-to-day. Colorado is deep enough to survive a hiccup, but playoff hockey has a way of exposing every weak spot the second a key body slips out of the drill. The Avalanche are already working through the tension of staying sharp during a break, and this adds another layer to the checklist. When the conference finals arrive, details like this can tilt matchups in a hurry.