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Gabriel Landeskog Returns to Avalanche Practice After Nearly Three-Year Absence

The Avalanche captain completed a successful AHL conditioning stint but remains on injured reserve as his playoff availability is evaluated.

Overview

  • Gabriel Landeskog rejoined Colorado Avalanche practice on Tuesday following a brief conditioning stint with the AHL’s Colorado Eagles.
  • Landeskog played in back-to-back AHL games, recording a goal and an assist, marking his first competitive action since the 2022 Stanley Cup Final.
  • The captain remains on long-term injured reserve until the NHL regular season concludes later this week, with his playoff availability still uncertain.
  • Colorado faces significant roster challenges, with top-six forwards Artturi Lehkonen, Valeri Nichushkin, and Jonathan Drouin sidelined with injuries.
  • If Landeskog returns for the playoffs, it will be his first NHL appearance in 1,028 days, following a groundbreaking knee surgery in 2023.

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