Jack Ahcan Travels With Avalanche, Josh Manson Could Return for Game 3

jack ahcan is with the Avalanche in Minnesota, and Josh Manson could be back for Game 3 against the Wild on May 9. Manson remains one of the biggest lineup questions before a road playoff game that could change Colorado’s defensive mix.

Manson in Minnesota

The injured defenseman traveled with the team and is among seven Avalanche defensemen on the trip. That puts him in position to dress for Game 3 if Colorado decides he is ready.

Game 3 is scheduled for May 9, and the Avalanche were set for morning skate before facing the Wild. The team was expected to know more after that skate and after Bednar spoke, which makes the pregame window the key checkpoint for Manson’s availability.

Avalanche Blue Line

Manson’s status matters because Colorado carried seven defensemen on the trip, leaving one of those spots tied to whether he can play. If he returns, the Avalanche can reshape the group for a playoff game on the road in Minnesota without waiting for a later round.

Nathan MacKinnon’s presence adds a separate layer to the same trip. He is up for the Hart Trophy for the fifth time in his career and is looking to win the regular-season MVP for the second time, giving Colorado a high-end forward headline while the blue-line decision waits on Manson.

Bednar’s Morning Skate

The next answer will come from the morning skate and Bednar’s post-skate update. Until then, the clearest development is that Manson is in the building, on the trip, and close enough to Game 3 to keep his return in play.