Avalanche winger Dennis Everberg, who was injured Tuesday night against the Nashville Predators, will undergo shoulder surgery.

After the morning skate Thursday, Avalanche coach Patrick Roy characterized the surgery as probable, but the team later confirmed that had become the definite plan.

“Then he’ll be out probably six months,” Roy said.

Everberg has three goals and nine assists in 55 games for the Avalanche. He’s in his first year of North American hockey after coming over from Sweden. He was expected to spend an indoctrinating season at Lake Erie, but injuries to Avalanche forwards advanced that timetable.

Briere back. Everberg’s injury left the Avalanche potentially short-handed minus a roster move, but veteran forward Daniel Briere — thought to be done for the season after taking a shot on the foot March 23 at Calgary — was able to play against the Winnipeg Jets.

Going into Thursday’s game, Briere had eight goals and 12 points in 55 games for Colorado and 307 career goals, and with his contract expiring, he is unlikely to return to the Avalanche next season, and perhaps will retire.

“The reason why we got him was because of his leadership,” Roy said. “I think he did just that for us. He was a great teammate, and I’m sure our guys have learned a lot from him.”

Checks to charity. After conducting two fundraising events during the season, the Avs’ Better Halves organization presented $30,000 in community grants to nonprofit organizations.

The organizations were Advocates for Children, Colorado Adaptive Sports Foundation/Colorado Sled Hockey, Colorado Golden Eagles Hockey, Denver Rescue Mission/The Crossing, Freedom Service Dogs, Fisher House and Miracles on Ice.

The Better Halves group includes significant others of Avalanche players, coaches and management.

“We love being involved in the community and look forward to every opportunity that presents itself to us,” Jessy McLeod, wife of Avalanche winger Cody McLeod, said in a team release. “We are very blessed and just hope that we can pass along some of those blessings to the local community and beyond.” Terry Frei, The Denver Post