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Avalanche Captain Gabriel Landeskog Suffers Upper-Body Injury, Will Miss Time in Loss to Panthers

The Avalanche say the issue is unrelated to his previously injured right knee pending further evaluation.

Jan 4, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) attempts a backhand shot in the Montreal Canadiens zone during the third period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Jan 4, 2026; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Ondrej Palat (18) hits Carolina Hurricanes center Logan Stankoven (22) during the third period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images
DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER: Sam Bennett #9 of the Florida Panthers breaks his stick as he takes a shot on goal against the Colorado Avalanche in the first period at Ball Arena on December 11, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Tyler Schank/Clarkson Creative/Getty Images)
Jan 4, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Brett Kulak (77) skates with the puck against Columbus Blue Jackets center Kent Johnson (91) in the third period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Florida beat Colorado 2-1 in Sunrise, ending the Avalanche’s 10-game winning streak and handing them just their third regulation loss of the season.
  • Landeskog was hurt early in the second period after losing his footing and crashing into the goalpost, then needed help to leave the ice.
  • Coach Jared Bednar said Landeskog has an upper-body injury and will miss some time, with the team still determining the severity and next steps.
  • Nathan MacKinnon said it is not Landeskog’s knee; the captain had appeared in all 41 games this season and earned selection to Sweden’s Olympic roster.
  • Bednar indicated defenseman Devon Toews is likely to miss time with a lower-body issue, compounding short-term depth concerns as Colorado heads to Tampa Bay.