Avalanche Captain Gabe Landeskog Out with Lower-Body Injury

Landeskog will miss Sunday's game against the Minnesota Wild and is considered week-to-week.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog will not play in Sunday's game against the Minnesota Wild and is considered 'week-to-week' with a lower-body injury, the team announced. Landeskog took a shot to the groin area during the Avs' game against the Dallas Stars on Friday night.

Why it matters

Landeskog is a key player for the Avalanche, having led the team to the 2022 Stanley Cup championship. His absence will be a significant loss as the Avalanche look to maintain their position in the standings.

The details

Landeskog was injured when he took a shot from teammate Cale Makar to the groin area during the Avalanche's 5-4 shootout win over the Dallas Stars on Friday. Landeskog showed reporters his athletic cup after the game, which had a puck-sized dent in it.

  • Landeskog was injured during the Avalanche's game against the Dallas Stars on Friday, March 8, 2026.
  • Landeskog will miss the Avalanche's game against the Minnesota Wild on Sunday, March 10, 2026.

The players

Gabe Landeskog

The captain of the Colorado Avalanche and a key player who led the team to the 2022 Stanley Cup championship.

Cale Makar

A defenseman for the Colorado Avalanche who took the shot that injured Landeskog.

Nazem Kadri

A forward for the Colorado Avalanche who will be returning to the lineup for the first time since the 2022 Stanley Cup Final.

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What’s next

The Avalanche will have to adjust their lineup and game plan without their captain Landeskog, who is considered week-to-week with the lower-body injury.

The takeaway

Landeskog's injury is a significant loss for the Avalanche, who will need to find a way to maintain their position in the standings without their captain and leader. The team's depth will be tested as they look to overcome this setback.