Linesman Jonny Murray left in the third period of Wednesday's game against Winnipeg after briefly returning following a second-period collision with Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews.

Linesman Jonny Murray had to be helped off the ice after a second-period collision with Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews during Wednesday night's game against Winnipeg.

Toews notched an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Jets. Toews has earned three points over his last five contests. The 30-year-old defenseman set up Nathan MacKinnon on the opening tally in the second period.

Linesman Jonny Murray returned at the start of the third period after a second-period collision with Colorado defenseman Devon Toews in the Avalanche game against Winnipeg on Wednesday night

Welcome back to NHL Notebook — the series here at CanucksArmy where we deliver you news and notes from around the National Hockey League — oftentimes through a Vancouver Canucks-tinted lens!

NHL trade deadline is over a month away, with plenty of time for big moves, yet we’ve already seen a splash that can’t be topped. The Colorado Avalanche traded superstar winger Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes for Martin Necas in a move that will have massive ramifications this season and for years to come.

Josh Manson saw a goal overturned due to a controversial goalie interference call, but defensive miscues were the prominent issue Tuesday night.

After what has certainly been a hectic weekend and road trip for the Colorado Avalanche, they’ll take on the New York Islanders tonight before heading back home. This will be the second and final regular-season matchup between these two teams,

Colorado comes into this game off of a thrilling win over the New York Rangers, which saw Artturi Lehkonen end the game for the Avs in regulation with just seconds left in the thi

MacKinnon leads the NHL in points (77) and assists (58). Among NHL defensemen, Makar is first in goals (18), tied for first in points (56) and being for second in assists (38). Necas is seventh in the NHL in assists (41).

There are several names who could replace Alex Pietrangelo after he dropped out of the 4 Nations Tournament, with one Maple Leaf in serious contention.

The Avalanche shocked many with the trading of star Mikko Rantanen. But Colorado may not be done with trades -- and here are three areas the Avs' next trade could address.