Landeskog scored an empty-net goal on two shots and added two PIM in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Sabres.
Landeskog's overturned goal count is still higher than his actual (three to two). He had one taken back earlier in this game before finding the empty-net to seal the win. The 32-year-old's ability to get the puck to the net -- even when it hasn't been rewarded -- is an encouraging sign for his production the rest of the way. He's managed six points, 26 shots on net, 28 hits, 19 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 18 appearances this season in a third-line role.
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Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog: Finally gets first goal of season
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Landeskog scored a goal on two shots and added five hits in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Ducks.
This was Landeskog's first regular-season goal in over three-and-a-half years. He's had a couple of pucks hit the net earlier this season, but both were called back on offside plays. Landeskog has done fine so far, all things considered, with his multi-year recovery from multiple knee surgeries. He's up to five points, 24 shots on net, 27 hits, 17 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 17 appearances in a third-line role.
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Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog: First point since 2021-22
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Landeskog picked up an assist in a 4-1 win over the Blue Jackets on Thursday.
It was Landeskog's first point of the season. He returned for five playoff games last season, but he last played regular-season matches in 2021-22. Landeskog has faced a long and arduous path to return to the NHL, so this is a moment to applaud. It remains to be seen what he'll deliver over a long season, but it's encouraging that he's on the scoresheet.
Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog: Dishes pair of assists
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Landeskog recorded two assists, four shots on goal, four hits, two blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Stars in Game 6.
Landeskog has two multi-point efforts over four playoff games since he returned from a nearly three-year absence. The winger had a hand in both of Valeri Nichushkin's tallies in this contest. Landeskog has added eight shots on net, 13 hits, three blocked shots and a plus-4 rating so far. He was limited initially but saw 19:36 of ice time in Thursday's win, so it's safe to say he is as healthy as he's going to be at any point this postseason.
Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog: Nets first NHL goal since 2022
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Landeskog scored a goal on three shots, dished an assist, added two hits and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Stars in Game 4.
Landeskog didn't record a point or a shot across 13:16 of ice time in his return to the Avalanche on Wednesday, but his second NHL game back from a nearly three-year absence due to a knee injury went differently. He scored at 13:10 of the second period and then assisted on a Samuel Girard tally in the third. Landeskog was up on the second line Saturday and saw 14:37 of ice time, bumping Jonathan Drouin onto the third line. Landeskog is still being eased in, but the 32-year-old is looking up for the challenge so far in arguably one of the most intense first-round series.
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Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog: Doles out six hits in return
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Landeskog racked up six hits and a blocked shot in 13:16 of ice time in Wednesday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Stars in Game 3.
Landeskog's return from missing three full regular seasons saw him fill a third-line role in Game 3. The 32-year-old led the game with six hits, and if he's to remain deeper in the lineup, it won't be surprising for him to continue to play physical. The offense could be another story, as he'll have to get his timing back and may end up with limited minutes to stay healthy. Fantasy managers looking to utilize Landeskog this postseason should temper their expectations for his production.
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Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog: Set to play in Game 3
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Landeskog (knee) will return to the lineup for Wednesday's Game 3 versus the Stars, Kyle Keefe of Altitude TV reports.
Landeskog was activated from injured reserve Monday but ultimately didn't suit up for Game 2. However, it looks like he's finally poised to rejoin the lineup after missing three full regular seasons. Landeskog is projected to make his return in a third-line role and should also be involved with one of the power-play units.
Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog: Late scratch Monday
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Landeskog is not suiting up against the Stars in Game 2 despite being activated off injured reserve Monday.
Landeskog took the ice for pregame warmups, but that appears to have been gamesmanship from head coach Jared Bednar. Avalanche freelance writer Adrian Dater reported Wednesday that Colorado would possibly wait until Game 3 to put Landeskog in the lineup, which would be his first appearance since Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final during the 2021-22 season.
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Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog: Activated ahead of Game 2
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Landeskog (knee) was taken off injured reserve ahead of Monday's Game 2 versus Dallas.
Landeskog is set to suit up in an NHL game for the first time since June of 2022, likely slotting into a third-line role in the absence of Ross Colton (lower body). In addition to filling a middle-six role at even strength, Landeskog could be in line for minutes with one of the two power-play units.
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Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog: Returning from conditioning stint
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Landeskog (knee) was recalled from his conditioning stint with AHL Colorado on Tuesday.
Landeskog played in two games with the Eagles in which he generated one goal, one assist and two PIM. With the Avs having already wrapped up their regular season, the Swedish winger will get some extra practice time before the Avs kick off the postseason either Saturday or Sunday. If Landeskog plays, it will be his first NHL game action since June of 2022 due to his long-term knee injury.
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