Avalanche Declare Landeskog Out With Lower-Body Injury

Colorado's captain will miss 2-4 weeks with a week-to-week timeline.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The Colorado Avalanche have announced that captain Gabriel Landeskog will be out 2-4 weeks with a lower-body injury. Landeskog was previously sidelined for over a month earlier this season with a similar injury, and has also dealt with a serious knee injury that kept him off the ice for three seasons between 2022 and 2025.

Why it matters

Landeskog is a key player for the Avalanche, who currently sit atop the Central Division with a 43-10-9 record. His absence will be a significant blow as the team pushes for the playoffs.

The details

Landeskog was injured after taking a shot to the groin during the Avalanche's shootout win against the Dallas Stars on March 6. He was able to record an assist in that game, but the injury has now sidelined him. The Avalanche have not specified the exact nature of the lower-body injury.

  • Landeskog was injured on March 6 during the Avalanche's game against the Dallas Stars.
  • He missed the Avalanche's 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on March 8.

The players

Gabriel Landeskog

The 33-year-old captain of the Colorado Avalanche, who has 600 career points across 257 goals and 343 assists in 785 NHL games.

Colorado Avalanche

The NHL team that Landeskog plays for, currently leading the Central Division with a 43-10-9 record.

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What they’re saying

“Gabriel Landeskog will not play due to a lower-body injury. He is week-to-week.”

— Colorado Avalanche (Twitter)

What’s next

The Avalanche next play the Edmonton Oilers on March 10, and it remains to be seen if Landeskog will be able to return to the lineup in the near future.

The takeaway

Landeskog's injury is a significant blow for the Avalanche, who will have to find a way to win without their captain for the next 2-4 weeks. The team's depth will be tested as they try to maintain their position atop the Central Division standings.