Gabriel Landeskog Scores Two Shots in AHL Debut

Gabriel Landeskog, the captain of the Colorado Avalanche, made his AHL debut with the Colorado Eagles after nearly three years away from competitive hockey due to knee surgeries. He last played in the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals and has undergone multiple surgeries, including a cartilage transplant in May 2023. In his first game back, Landeskog was held off the scoresheet but took the ice for a conditioning assignment, aiming to regain fitness ahead of a potential return to the NHL playoffs. Despite his absence, there is optimism within the Avalanche organization about his recovery and possible playoff participation. Landeskog expressed his determination to continue pushing forward in his rehabilitation process. His return is a significant moment for both him and the AHL, marking the comeback of a pivotal player in the Avalanche’s recent championship history.