The Avalanche activated forward Ian Laperriere from the injured reserve list Wednesday.
He missed nine games after suffering a knee injury during a game on Nov. 11 against Minnesota. The forward has six points (2-4) and 31 penalty minutes in 17 games for the Avalanche this season.
The Avalanche also sent forward Wyatt Smith down to Lake Erie of the AHL.
Avs Activate Laperriere From IR; Send Wyatt To AHL Lake Erie