2025 Stats
G
0
A
2
PP Pts
0
+/-
-1
PIM
4
2026 Projections
2026 Fantasy Outlook
A lengthy recovery from hip surgery saw O'Connor's season debut come in March. He had two assists, 13 shots on net and 11 hits over 13 regular-season games and another two points in 13 playoff outings. The long absence made 2025-26 a lost year for the veteran forward. O'Connor will likely slot into a third-line role at best in 2026-27, and he should also see time on the penalty kill. In the previous four years, O'Connor finished between 21 and 26 points, which is a fair estimation of where he should end up if he can play a full slate of games again. He should also added 70-plus hits and 30-plus PIM. If he can return to form, he'll have some appeal in deeper fantasy formats. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a six-year, $15 million contract extension with the Avalanche in September of 2024.
Surprise Game 1 hero
O'Connor scored the game-winning goal Sunday during the Avalanche's 2-1 victory over the Kings in Game 1 of their first-round series.
ANALYSIS
The 29-year-old winger missed most of the regular season after undergoing hip surgery last June, and he didn't score a goal while adding just two assists over 13 games once he finally made his 2025-26 debut in late March. In fact, O'Connor's last tally was also a playoff game-winner, as he opened the scoring in a 4-0 win over the Stars in Game 4 of the first round last year. O'Connor produced a surprising two goals and six points in that seven-game series before Colorado's elimination, and he may be gearing up to provide some valuable secondary scoring once again despite his bottom-six role.
The 29-year-old winger missed most of the regular season after undergoing hip surgery last June, and he didn't score a goal while adding just two assists over 13 games once he finally made his 2025-26 debut in late March. In fact, O'Connor's last tally was also a playoff game-winner, as he opened the scoring in a 4-0 win over the Stars in Game 4 of the first round last year. O'Connor produced a surprising two goals and six points in that seven-game series before Colorado's elimination, and he may be gearing up to provide some valuable secondary scoring once again despite his bottom-six role.
NHL Stats
Loading Skater Stats...
2025 NHL Game Log
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2025 NHL Game Log
Loading Skater Game Log...
2025–26 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 11:27
- Average Power Play TOI: 0:00
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 1:23
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2023–24
14:57
0:05
2:17
2024–25
14:07
0:03
1:58
2025–26
11:27
0:00
1:23
Avalanche Depth Chart
Our full team depth charts are reserved for RotoWire subscribers.
Subscribe Now
Avalanche Power Play Depth Chart
Our full team depth charts are reserved for RotoWire subscribers.
Subscribe Now
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2025
2024
2023
2022
2020
O’Connor will be out until at least early November after getting offseason hip surgery. The 28-year-old posted just 21 points in 80 games during the 2024-25 regular season in a bottom-six role, which will also be his niche for the Avalanche whenever he returns. He also added 68 hits and 50 blocked shots in his 14:07 of average ice time. The seven-year NHL veteran has shown a penchant for getting hot -- he had six points in seven postseason games last year – but considering his even-strength deployment, lack of power-play time and a career high of just 26 points, O’Connor likely won't be worth a draft pick even to stash, but he might be an intriguing waiver-wire claim in deeper leagues once healthy.
More Fantasy News
Assist in season debut
O'Connor set up a goal in his season debut during a 6-2 win over Pittsburgh on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Activated from LTIR
O'Connor (hip) was activated from long-term injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Progressing in recovery
Head coach Jared Bednar said Sunday that O'Connor (hip) is progressing in his recovery and could return to game action soon, Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Still weeks from returning
O'Connor (hip) is still at least a week or two away from returning to the lineup, though it could be longer, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports Friday.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Dealing with setback in recovery
O'Connor is dealing with soft tissue issues that are unrelated to his hip injury, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports Monday.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Latest Fantasy Rumors
Gets opportunity on first line
O'Connor will slide up to the top line in the wake of injuries to Nathan MacKinnon and J.T. Compher, Rick Sadowski of NHL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
With two of the team's top three centers on the mend, Mikko Rantanen will slide from wing to center and O'Connor will be promoted to the top line alongside Rantanen and Gabriel Landeskog. Coach Jared Bednar said O'Connor has earned this opportunity, praising the 25-year-old winger's work ethic.
With two of the team's top three centers on the mend, Mikko Rantanen will slide from wing to center and O'Connor will be promoted to the top line alongside Rantanen and Gabriel Landeskog. Coach Jared Bednar said O'Connor has earned this opportunity, praising the 25-year-old winger's work ethic.