DENVER (AP) -- Although nearing a return, Colorado Avalanche defenseman Kyle Cumiskey will miss his 35th straight game with a concussion.

After the morning skate, coach Joe Sacco said that Cumiskey still "needs a couple more days" and won't be available for Tuesday night's game against the Vancouver Canucks.

Cumiskey has been sidelined since Oct. 30.

Colorado also will be without forward Ryan O'Reilly for at least two weeks. He injured his shoulder crashing headfirst into the boards against the Minnesota Wild on Friday.

T.J. Galiardi will step in and play center for O'Reilly.

Vancouver enters the game with the most points in the NHL.

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