Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog Set to Return Sunday

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Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog is set to return to the lineup on Sunday against the Washington Capitals. Landeskog has missed the last seven games and 21 games total this season due to a lower body injury. The 33-year-old forward has 29 points (9 goals, 20 assists) in 47 games played so far this season.

Why it matters

Landeskog's return is a big boost for the Avalanche as they make a push for the playoffs. As the team's captain and a top-six forward, his presence on the ice and in the lineup will provide a lift to the team's offense and power play.

The details

Landeskog has been sidelined with a lower body injury that has kept him out of the Avalanche's last seven games. He has missed a total of 21 games this season due to the injury. The 33-year-old forward has 29 points (9 goals, 20 assists) in 47 games played so far this year. Landeskog will likely slot right back into his role as a top-six forward and power play fixture when he returns to the lineup on Sunday against the Capitals.

• Landeskog has missed the last seven games due to injury.
• Landeskog has missed a total of 21 games on the season.
• Landeskog will return to the lineup on Sunday, March 24, 2026 against the Washington Capitals.

What’s next

Landeskog's return will be a boost for the Avalanche as they make a push for the playoffs in the final stretch of the regular season.