Colton is expected to miss 6-8 weeks due to a broken foot, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports Wednesday.
Head coach Jared Bednar said Wednesday that he expects Colton (foot) to miss "significant time," Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.
Colton (foot) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.
Colton is facing an extended absence after blocking a shot and injuring his foot in Monday's matchup versus Chicago, according to Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.
Colton (hand) will play Sunday against Ottawa, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.
Colton notched an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Stars.
Colton (illness) participated in practice Monday, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.
Colton (illness) is dealing with an illness but will travel with Colorado on their upcoming road trip, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.
Colton had an assist, two shots on net, one block, one hit and four penalty minutes in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the Red Wings.
Colton scored a power-play goal on three shots and had two hits in Thursday's 5-0 win over the Blackhawks.