Avalanche Captain Landeskog Out Week-to-Week

Lower-body injury sidelines star player for Colorado NHL team

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Colorado Avalanche announced on Sunday that team captain Gabriel Landeskog is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury. Landeskog, 33, has 9 goals and 20 assists in 47 games this season.

Why it matters

Landeskog is a key player for the Avalanche, who are currently in playoff contention. His absence could significantly impact the team's performance and chances of advancing in the postseason.

The details

Landeskog missed 14 games earlier this season due to an upper-body injury before returning to play in 6 games, recording 2 goals and 5 assists. He has a history of knee injuries that required multiple surgeries, including a cartilage replacement, causing him to miss three full seasons.

  • Landeskog returned to face the Dallas Stars in Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round series in 2025.
  • Landeskog has played in 47 games so far this season.

The players

Gabriel Landeskog

The 33-year-old captain of the Colorado Avalanche hockey team.

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What’s next

The Avalanche will have to adjust their lineup and game plan to account for Landeskog's absence, which could last for several weeks.

The takeaway

Landeskog's injury is a significant blow to the Avalanche, who will need to rely on other key players to step up in his absence as they push for a playoff spot.