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Gabriel Landeskog Returns to Professional Hockey After Nearly Three Years

The Avalanche captain begins a conditioning stint with the AHL's Colorado Eagles, signaling a potential playoff return following extensive recovery from a severe knee injury.

Mar 16, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog carries a commemorative stick for center Nathan MacKinnon (not pictured) during an on ice presentation celebrating 1,000 career points before the game against the Dallas Stars at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Gabriel Landeskog is set to play his first professional game in nearly three years with the Colorado Eagles on Friday as part of a conditioning assignment.
  • The Avalanche captain has been sidelined since the 2020 playoffs due to a knee injury, culminating in a cartilage transplant in May 2023.
  • If his AHL stint goes well, Landeskog could be activated for Colorado's first-round playoff series against the Dallas Stars.
  • Coaches and teammates, including head coach Jared Bednar and defenseman Erik Johnson, have expressed excitement over his return and its potential impact on team morale.
  • Landeskog's recovery journey, including his leadership role and personal challenges, has been documented in the TNT and TruTV series 'A Clean Sheet: Gabe Landeskog.'