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Avalanche Coach: Landeskog Unlikely Before Break, On Track for Olympics

He is skating in a non-contact jersey with an eye on Sweden’s Feb. 11 Olympic opener.

Overview

  • Head coach Jared Bednar said Gabriel Landeskog is unlikely to play in Colorado’s final pre-break game but does not believe his Olympic participation is in jeopardy.
  • Landeskog practiced in a red no-contact sweater after skating early with Devon Toews and has been increasing his on-ice and gym work.
  • He has missed the last 12 games since suffering an upper-body injury on Jan. 4 when he crashed into the goal post in Florida, and he has seven goals and 22 points in 41 games this season.
  • Sweden opens its tournament on Feb. 11, providing roughly a week beyond the NHL schedule for Landeskog to be cleared to play.
  • Multiple NHL insiders, including TSN’s Pierre LeBrun, report he would captain Team Sweden if he goes, though Sweden has not made an official announcement.