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Malinski will draw back into Colorado’s lineup vs. Toronto on Saturday.
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Malinski (upper-body) will play in Game 1 against the Golden Knights.
Malinski missed Games 4 and 5 vs. the Wild but participated in Tuesday's practice and head coach Jared Bednar "hopes" to have Malinski and Artturi Lehkonen back in the lineup for Game 1 vs. Vegas on Wednesday. Malinski, who has three points (1G / 2A) in seven games, should be back on a pairing with Brent Burns and PP2.
Malinski (upper-body) is trending towards playing in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.
Malinski missed Games 4 and 5 vs. the Wild but participated in Tuesday's practice and head coach Jared Bednar "hopes" to have Malinski and Artturi Lehkonen back in the lineup for Game 1 vs. Vegas on Wednesday. Malinski, who has three points (1G / 2A) in seven games, should be back on a pairing with Brent Burns and PP2.
Malinski (upper-body) will not play in Game 5 against the Wild.
Malinski was an unexpected scratch for Game 4 with an upper-body injury but will now be a game-time decision as Colorado hosts Minnesota for Game 5 on Wednesday. The 27-year-old had a breakout campaign in 2026-26, with 40 points in 82 games and has continued that success into the postseason with an impressive three points and +7 plus/minus in 7 games played so far.
Malinski (upper-body) will be a game-time decision for Game 5.
Malinski was an unexpected scratch for Game 4 with an upper-body injury but will now be a game-time decision as Colorado hosts Minnesota for Game 5 on Wednesday. The 27-year-old had a breakout campaign in 2026-26, with 40 points in 82 games and has continued that success into the postseason with an impressive three points and +7 plus/minus in 7 games played so far.
Malinski (undisclosed) was "dinged up" in Game 3 and is day-to-day.
Malinski was a surprise scratch alongside Artturi Lehkonen ahead of Game 4 in Minnesota. Josh Manson returned from an upper-body injury in Game 4 to replace Malinski, whose status remains uncertain for Game 5.
Malinski (upper-body) will not play in Game 4 in Minnesota.
Malinski was a surprise scratch alongside Artturi Lehkonen ahead of Game 4 in Minnesota. Josh Manson will return from an upper-body injury and fill the void in the Avs lineup left by Malinski.
4-year, $19,000,000 contract with the Colorado Avalanche. Full No Trade in Yrs 1-2; 10 team No Trade in Yr 3; 6 team No Trade in Yr 4. Expires 2030 (UFA).
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2026-01-27T23:59:00.000Z
Colorado has signed Sam Malinski to a four-year contract extension worth $4.75M AAV ($19.5M total).
The Avalanche signed Sam Malinski to a one-year deal worth $1.4M.
Malinski is an undrafted defenseman who became an NHL regular last season. The 26-year-old played 76 games with the Avalanche in the 2024-25 season, averaging 15:57 time-on-ice and scoring 15 points (5G / 10A) in 76 games.
1-year, $1,400,000 contract with the Colorado Avalanche. Expires 2026 (UFA).
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Malinski is expected to draw into the lineup on Sunday.
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Malinski will be a healthy scratch in Calgary on Friday.
Erik Johnson will draw back into Colorado's lineup on Friday against the Calgary Flames, sending Malinski to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 26-year-old Malinski is averaging 15:30 time-on-ice and has nine points (2G / 7A) in 61 games this season.
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Malinski will draw into the Avalanche lineup on Tuesday.
Malinski will draw into the lineup on Tuesday along with Parker Kelly and Logan O'Connor as the Avalanche opt to get some fresh legs into the lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Erik Johnson, Miles Wood, and Jimmy Vesey will all be scratched.
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Malinski is expected to be a healthy scratch on Monday vs. Chicago.
Malinski was excellent in Colorado's previous game, recording two assists in a 7-4 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, but will be a healthy scratch on Monday to accommodate Erik Johnson's re-debut with the team. The 26-year-old Malinski is averaging 15:29 time-on-ice and has nine points (2G / 7A) in 60 games this season.
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Malinski will be a healthy scratch vs. San Jose on Thursday.
With Josh Manson returning from injury and Keaton Middleton drawing back into the lineup, Oliver Kylington and Sam Malinski will be healthy scratches on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks. The 26-year-old Malinski is averaging 15:30 time-on-ice and has seven points (2G / 5A) in 59 games this season.
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Malinski is expected to draw back into Colorado's lineup on Wednesday vs. Winnipeg.
Calvin de Haan will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday against the Winnipeg Jets, allowing Malinski to re-enter the lineup. The 26-year-old Malinski is averaging 15:42 time-on-ice and has five points (1G / 4A) in 45 games this season.
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Malinski will be a healthy scratch vs. Edmonton on Thursday.
Samuel Girard (undisclosed) will return from a three-game absence, resulting in Malinski being a healthy scratch. The 27-year-old Malinski is averaging 15:42 time-on-ice and has five points (1G / 4A) in 45 games this season.
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Malinski will draw back into the Avalanche lineup on Saturday vs. Florida.
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Malinksi will be a healthy scratch for Thursday's game in Carolina.
Malinski will sit in favour of Jack Johnson on Thursday. Malinski has three goals and seven assists in 23 games this season.