Colorado Avalanche defenseman Ryan Lindgren (upper body) is expected to be in the lineup for Saturday's postseason opener against the Dallas Stars. He was unavailable for the final three games of the regular season due to an upper-body injury. Manson registered three points (two goals, one assist), 26 blocks, and 21 hits in 18 appearances with the Avalanche. Combined with his time with the New York Rangers, he had 19 points (two goals, 17 assists) with 102 blocks and 59 hits in 54 outings. Lindgren is set to operate on the third defensive pairing alongside Erik Johnson.
