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Gabriel Landeskog expected to impact Avalanche's postseason hopes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 5:56 AM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Gabriel Landeskog expected to impact Avalanche's postseason hopes

Summary

Gabriel Landeskog is anticipated to be at full strength for the Colorado Avalanche as they prepare for the new NHL season starting on September 30. Landeskog, who missed two seasons due to knee injuries, was a significant contributor last season, scoring 14 goals and earning 35 points in 60 regular-season games. He also added six goals in the playoffs, but the Avalanche faced a tough defeat in the Western Conference Finals. With Landeskog's health improved, he aims to make an even bigger impact as the team seeks another championship after winning the Stanley Cup in 2022.

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Status Watch

•Landeskog returned full-time last season after two injury-plagued years.
•He scored 14 goals and 35 points in the regular season.
•The Avalanche were defeated in the Western Conference Finals by the Vegas Golden Knights.
•Colorado opens the season against the Los Angeles Kings on September 30.
•Cale Makar received a record-breaking contract as part of the team's championship goals.

Latest Updates

5:56 AMYahoo Sports — Avalanche news: Gabriel Landeskog's health update will excite fans

What they're saying

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The Colorado Avalanche saw Gabriel Landeskog return to the ice full-time last season. Landeskog had struggled with knee injuries that kept him out for two seasons. The Avalanche captain was a fixture in the lineup last season. And he’s hoping to make an even bigger impact this season. Landeskog and the Avalanche suffered a brutal defeat in the […] The post Avalanche news: Gabriel Landeskog's health update will excite fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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